Museums
Japanese American National Museum
Check pricesLos Angeles museum focused on the history and culture of Japanese Americans, in the Little Tokyo area.
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Sightseeing
National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court
A Los Angeles memorial court listing the names of Japanese American service members who died serving the United States.
244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Los Angeles, CA
About National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court
The National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court in Los Angeles honors Americans of Japanese ancestry who died in U.S. military service. Its walls carry the names of these service members, and the site is run by the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Alliance aims to keep the court maintained for future generations and to raise community awareness of these Americans' contributions to freedom. The memorial is described as the only place in the world that displays all of their names.
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