San Jose’s historic Japantown has been recognized as a California Cultural District, highlighting the neighborhood’s Japanese American history, arts, culture, businesses and community. In this story, News UpNOW visits Japantown to explore what the designation means for the neighborhood and its future. We speak with Wisa Uemura of San Jose Taiko, visit the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and look at some of the local institutions, businesses, galleries and murals that continue to preserve Japantown’s identity. Gleidson Martins reports from San Jose for News UpNOW.
