Exploring Japanese American Legacy in Native Japan: A Showcase Event
In a special talk co-presented by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and an unspecified website, Dr. Mitchell T. Maki, a nationally recognized leader in the Japanese American community, will share insights into Japanese American history and his personal journey.
Dr. Maki, the lead author of the award-winning book, "Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress," is a sought-after presenter on issues ranging from the Japanese American Redress movement to contemporary community issues. His talk, scheduled for a specific date, will take place with doors opening at 6:30 PM, presentation starting at 7:00 PM, and a reception at 8:00 PM.
During his trip to Japan, Dr. Maki reconnected with his dual heritage, rooted in America as well as Japan. He visited Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefecture, reflecting on Japanese American history in the context of their loyalty during World War II. Dr. Maki, an 18-year-old at the time, personally responded to the difficult loyalty question faced by young Japanese Americans by striving to prove the loyalty of Japanese Americans to the United States, which was their country.
Beyond his reflections on loyalty, Dr. Maki appears as president/CEO of the Go For Broke National Education Center, an organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Japanese American history and WWII veterans’ legacy, indicating his active role in historical education.
Free self-parking will be provided on the date of the event with RSVP, on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is validated at a specific website for 2 hours at a rate of $3; then $2 every 20 minutes or $6 per hour, with a daily maximum of $18. The Metro Red Line, Hollywood/Highland station, is conveniently located directly below Hollywood & Highland. The parking garage at Hollywood & Highland can be entered from Highland Avenue or Orange Drive.
Dr. Maki is also known for his philosophy of life centered on treating people decently and giving them space, while using the behavior of those who do not act decently as a lesson in what not to be like. His comments provide meaningful insights into his views on loyalty, respect for diverse responses during internment, and broader life philosophy.
For those seeking deeper insights or more specific reflections from Dr. Maki about Japanese American history in Japan, further research or direct inquiries with the Go For Broke National Education Center might yield more comprehensive information. Bring your parking ticket to receive validation.
Dr. Maki is a respected academic, having made presentations at respected academic institutions in Japan. He is also a member of the Board of Governors and Scholarly Advisory Councils of the Japanese American National Museum and Go For Broke National Education Center. Dr. Maki's trip to Japan reconnected him to his dual heritage, and he describes Tokyo, Yamaguchi, and Hiroshima as places in his soul, not just on a map.
- Dr. Maki's talk, delving into Japanese American history and his personal journey, will also include discussions on sustainable living as he shares his philosophy of life that emphasizes treating people decently and giving them space.
- The Go For Broke National Education Center, headed by Dr. Maki, not only focuses on education about Japanese American history and the legacy of WWII veterans but also promotes the concept of home-and-garden through a respect for diverse responses during internment.
- Dr. Maki, an avid traveler, has incorporated elements of art and lifestyle in his journey, making connections between places like Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and Tokyo not only on a map but also in his soul.
