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“Cruising J-Town”—JANM Members Morning Preview

photo collage of people in front of their cars

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“Cruising J-Town”—JANM Members Morning Preview

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About the Event

Join us for a special Members Only preview of JANM’s new exhibition Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community. Exhibition curator Dr. Oliver Wang will discuss car culture across the generations of Southern California Nikkei.

Cruising J-Town chronicles the people and stories behind how Japanese Americans have played vital roles in countless car scenes throughout Southern California. The exhibition will feature rare photographs, car-related ephemera, and oral histories from Nikkei car enthusiasts, racers, mechanics, journalists, industry professionals, and many others. Both a companion book and documentary content will accompany the exhibition.

This event is exclusively for JANM Members. Interested in becoming a Member?  Join Now 
 

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MEMBERS ONLY

Friday, Aug 22, 2025

10:12 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery

ArtCenter College of Design

1111 South Arroyo Parkway

Pasadena, CA 91105

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About the Event

Join us for a special Members Only preview of JANM’s new exhibition Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community. Exhibition curator Dr. Oliver Wang will discuss car culture across the generations of Southern California Nikkei.

Cruising J-Town chronicles the people and stories behind how Japanese Americans have played vital roles in countless car scenes throughout Southern California. The exhibition will feature rare photographs, car-related ephemera, and oral histories from Nikkei car enthusiasts, racers, mechanics, journalists, industry professionals, and many others. Both a companion book and documentary content will accompany the exhibition.

This event is exclusively for JANM Members. Interested in becoming a Member?  Join Now 
 

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JANM on the Go presents Cruising J-Town in Pasadena, CACar culture has long been synonymous with Southern California. What we drive for work and play have been literal and symbolic vehicles of…

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