photo collage of people in front of their cars

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“Cruising J-Town” VIP Opening Reception

photo collage of people in front of their cars

Members Only

Members

“Cruising J-Town” VIP Opening Reception

Celebrate the opening of JANM’s new exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community with a special opening reception. 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’s Upper Level Members and a guest. Interested in becoming a Member or upgrading your membership? Join Now

 

For Upper Level Members and by invitation only

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery

ArtCenter College of Design

1111 South Arroyo Parkway

Pasadena, CA 91105

Celebrate the opening of JANM’s new exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community with a special opening reception. 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’s Upper Level Members and a guest. Interested in becoming a Member or upgrading your membership? Join Now

 

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