San Francisco's Japantown (CA) (Images of America)

San Francisco's Japantown (CA) (Images of America)

Many people driving by elegant Japantown appreciate the graceful architecture of the pagodas and fountains but do not know much about the Japanese community that has long been a vibrant part of San Francisco. Japantownâ€•one of only three left in this countryâ€•began as Nihonjinmachi, or â€œJapanese Peopleâ€™s Town,â€ after the first Japanese arrived here in 1869. As their numbers increased, institutions arose to serve them, including churches, schools, and various civic and social organizations. The population drifted through various parts of the city and finally settled in the Western Addition after the 1906 earthquake.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2005-10-26
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780738530598

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