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The Irei Project presented by Duncan Ryūken Williams

  • J-Sei 1285 66th Street Emeryville, CA, 94608 United States (map)

Duncan Ryūken Williams, director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture, author of American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War, and ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest, will give a presentation on Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration, This project includes the Ireichō, a sacred book of names now on display at JANM.

  • Meet Duncan Ryuken Williams.

  • Hear from some who participated in the stamping of names with Ireicho.

  • Learn more about the Irei Project.

Please reserve a ticket for in-person or online accss via ZOOM. Limited seating is available.