In the memorial garden, artwork tells the story of the Japanese people in the Northwest - of immigration, elderly immigrants, native-born Japanese Americans, soldiers who fought in US military services during the war, and the business people who worked hard and had hope for the children of the future.

Aloha,
Crystal & Rosebud picked us up from the airport. They took us out to Old Wives Tale which is a little vegetarian/organic restaurant. FANTASTIC FOOD!! Afterwards we went to Powell Books and then to the Portland Saturday Market. Had a wonderful time with sis, Crystal.
Da BoyZ

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DaBoyZ05 > Cruising With Crystal (05/24/08) photo

DaBoyZ05 > The Japanese American Historical Plaza is a simple monument to the Nikkei-jin (people of Japanese heritage) who were sent to internment camps during World War Two.

DaBoyZ05 > This commemoration was a combined effort of the Oregon Nikkei Endowment, Portland Parks and Recreation, the Metropolitan Arts Commission, the Portland Development Commission, and the Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association.

DaBoyZ05 > The Japanese American Historical Plaza serves as a reminder of a wrong that was done to American citizens by their own government.

DaBoyZ05 > The only safeguard against it happening again -- to anyone -- is to remember.

DaBoyZ05 > On August 3, 1990, the Japanese American Historical Plaza was dedicated to the memory of those who were deported to inland internment camps during World War II.

DaBoyZ05 > In the memorial garden, artwork tells the story of the Japanese people in the Northwest - of immigration, elderly immigrants, native-born Japanese Americans, soldiers who fought in US military services during the war, and the business people who worked hard and had hope for the children of the future.

In the memorial garden, artwork tells the story of the Japanese people in the Northwest - of immigration, elderly immigrants, native-born Japanese Americans, soldiers who fought in US military services during the war, and the business people who worked hard and had hope for the children of the future.