The legacy of the Nisei who served in WWII, both on and off the fields of battle, is found in the values that guided them: gaman (patience), on (honor) and giri (obligation). We find the hero within when we do our best to practice these values in our everyday lives.
Throughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldier by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting a Leadership Series aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.
February 22 – May 20 M-F 12:00-4:00 By Appointment Call 808-244-NVMC
MoreThroughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldier by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting a Leadership Series aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.
Pamela Rotner Sakamoto discusses her novel, “Midnight in Broad Daylight: A Japanese American Family Caught Between Two Worlds.”
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Kathy Collins “talks story” with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Kumu Uluwehi Guerrero in this installment of the “Yakamashii” series.
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Nisei Veterans Memorial Center co-founder Leonard Oka discusses the NVMC’s beginnings and its future direction.
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Discussion with artist Kirk Kurokawa and his journey to painting the NVMC mural “Quiet Dignity, Everlasting Honor”
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