This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church.
PlayPlayTravel back through 135 years of San Jose Japantown in this world premiere staged reading with live music. The narrative weaves through five pivotal moments—from 1890s Heinlenville to WWII incarceration to 1970s activism—celebrating resilience in one of America's last three Japantowns.
Historical theater
Community storytelling
Live musical accompaniment
AANHPI voices
Tips
🎟️sold out, but join the waitlist
Japantown Returnings
Japantown
PlayPlayTravel back through 135 years of San Jose Japantown in this world premiere staged reading with live music. The narrative weaves through five pivotal moments—from 1890s Heinlenville to WWII incarceration to 1970s activism—celebrating resilience in one of America's last three Japantowns.
Historical theater
Community storytelling
Live musical accompaniment
AANHPI voices
Tips
🎟️sold out, but join the waitlist
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