Japanese American History Archives (JAHA)

Fourth Annual Public Talks

Presented by the Takahashi Issei Heritage Center

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Sokoji Temple Event Hall · 1691 Laguna Street (between Sutter and Post Streets), San Francisco, CA 94115

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Admission is free. Please complete the form below and we will confirm your reservation by email.

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Media Release

By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be pictured and videotaped and waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image for marketing purposes.

撮影に関するお知らせ

本イベントで撮影された動画、静止画は宣伝活動に使用されます。本イベントの入場をもって、上記内容に同意いただいたものといたします。

Lost or Stolen Property: No Liability

The Center (Takahashi Issei Heritage Center) organizers expressly disclaim any and all liability for any personal property, articles, or items brought to the event by attendees. All such property is the sole responsibility of the owner. The organizers shall not be held liable for any loss, theft, damage, or misplacement of personal belongings occurring during the event, whether on or off the premises, and whether directly or indirectly related to the event. Attendees are advised to take all reasonable precautions to safeguard their own property, and to leave valuables at home or in secure locations. By participating in the event, attendees acknowledge and agree to this limitation of liability.

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Getting to the Event Hall

The Event Hall is on the first floor of Sokoji Temple,
1691 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.

Through the parking lot (step-free)

Walk through the parking lot to the first-floor entrance. This route is step-free and brings you in at the same level as the Event Hall.

From the second floor

Enter on the second floor and take the stairs down to the first floor. Please note this route is by stairs only.

If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty with stairs, please take the parking lot entrance, which is step-free. You are also welcome to call us ahead at (415) 567-5505 ext. 231 and we will make sure someone meets you.

Funded By

These talks are made possible by the generous support of:

Special Thanks

These talks come together each year through the work of Dr. Kaoru (Kay) Ueda, who also serves as a valued advisor to the Takahashi Issei Heritage Center on our archives. We are grateful for her guidance and her dedication to this collection.

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The Takahashi Issei Heritage Center is housed in the
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC).