PODCAST: Japanese America—Season 3
Season 3
Listen to the episodes from the Japanese America podcast on your favorite podcast app!
Explore related resources to learn more about the individuals and topics covered in the episodes.
Episodes
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.
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.
Related Resources
- More Than a Game: Sport in the Japanese American Community—Explore more stories and resources from the 2000 exhibition