unveiling a piece of Utah's history
A COMMUNITY IS THE MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF KNOWING THAT THE PLACE IS SHARED, AND THAT THE PEOPLE WHO SHARE THE PLACE DEFINE AND LIMIT THE
POSSIBILITIES OF EACH OTHER'S LIVES. IT IS THE KNOWLEDGE THAT PEOPLE HAVE OF EACH OTHER, THEIR CONCERN FOR EACH OTHER, THEIR TRUST IN EACH OTHER, THE FREEDOM WITH WHICH THEY COME AND GO AMONG THEMSELVES.
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WENDELL BERRY
VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY
japantown in salt lake city
A few members of the Japanese community in Utah share their experiences and perspectives about Japantown in Salt Lake City.
art by
ted nagata
Ted Nagata, was very generous and shared his artwork of members from the community, as well as some significant places that were a part of the community's history.
japanese culture and connection
Two women share their experiences of how they have connected or feel disconnected with Japanese culture. One is a non Japanese who lived in Japan, and the other is half Japanese, feeling a disconnect with her Japanese heritage.
audio recordings
Members from the community share their stories and experiences as Japanese Americans.
In Conversation with Lorraine Crouse: Part 1 and Part 2
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My first conversation was with Lorraine Crouse, she helped me gain a better understanding of Japantown in Salt Lake City. Lorraine also talked about the diversity of the city and it's significance.
Japantown in Ogden:
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Jani Iwamoto shares her family's experiences in Ogden,as well as the processes involved with preserving the remains of Japantown Street.
A talk about race, prejudice, and fear with Irene Ota:
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Irene talks about her upbringing and her early recognition of race, prejudice, and fear. She also mentions how Japantown provided a safe space for the community.
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In Conversation with
Troy Watanabe:
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Troy reminisces about his experiences growing up in Japantown as a child, how he realized that he was Japanese, and his perspective on the new development that is planned adjacent to Japantown Street.
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