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PODCAST: Japanese America—Season 3

Season 3

Listen to the episodes from the Japanese America podcast on your favorite podcast app! 

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Episodes

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Episode 2: The Architect of Community: Irene Hirano Inouye

March 12, 2026

This episode is dedicated to the late Irene Hirano Inouye. As the longtime CEO of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) and founder of the U.S.-Japan Council, Irene’s vision turned a “mess” of an old temple building into an international landmark and a permanent home for our stories.

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Episode 1: Beyond the Rink: Kristi Yamaguchi on Heritage, Resilience, and Gold

February 10, 2026

Season 3 kicks off with a dive into JANM’s archives to revisit a powerful interview with 1992 Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, recorded for the More Than a Game exhibition.

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