Hama Sushi’s Esther Chaing to host the 5th Annual Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker (VJAMM) fundraiser on April 27, 2016 at Hama Sushi. 100% of the profits from their famous lunch bento boxes, and 10% of all sales at dinner will go to VJAMM.
Last year in 2015, Hama Sushi’s Esther Chaing donated $3,247.50 to VJAMM, bringing her total donation to VJAMM to $10,916,83 since 2010. Hama Sushi’s donations help make it possible for VJAMM, a nine foot six inch tall solid black granite obelisk with a three foot by three foot base, to be installed on the northwest corner of Venice and Lincoln Boulevards. This marks the spot where some 1,000 persons of Japanese ancestry from Venice, Santa Monica, and Malibu, lined up with only what they could carry to an unknown destination for an unknown duration of time, over several days in April, 1942.
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About Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker “VJAMM” Committee: The Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker “VJAMM” Committee, an ad hoc group comprised of former internees, and concerned citizens whose goal is to erect a memorial for the purpose of honoring Venice-area Americans of Japanese descent who were ordered, per the US Government’s “Civil Exclusion Orders,” to abandon their homes, business and possessions and then, although having committed no crime, were imprisoned. Visit VeniceJamm.org for more info.
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Dine in or take out at Hama Sushi on April 27th to support the the Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker Fundraiser at Hama Sushi! $20 Bento Box lunch includes chicken teriyaki, cucumber salad, edamame, vegetable tempura, plus water or salad. Limited supply. Pre-order before April 25th at 310.3901576 or email [email protected]. Click on flyer below for full details.
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Support VJAMM!
To donate, or for more info, visit venicejamm.org
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ABOUT HAMA SUSHI:
Located on the former Grand Canal in historic Venice Beach, California Hama was founded in 1979 and was one of the first authentic Japanese sushi restaurants in the United States. A decade ahead of the sushi craze, many Southern California residents can trace their first sushi experience to a table in our restaurant. Today people from all over the country travel back to Hama to eat at our sushi bar once again.
From our nightly last call theme song, to our birthday traditions, both regulars and first-time guests feel right at home the second they sit down. Attracting a large and diverse clientele, at Hama you are as likely to have an A-list celebrity seated next to you as you are a local surfer right off the beach.
Hama is also about more than great food and fast and friendly service; it is about treating you, our customers, as honored guests and making your dining experience a cherished memory for years to come.
For regular menu, catering, special events and/or to book a reservation, visit www.hamasushi.com
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View last years 2015 VJAMM photos.
Phyllis Hayashibara
Thumbs up for the yummy bento boxes!
Thank you Esther Chaing and Hama Sushi for everything you do for the community!
In this photo: Esther Chaing and Venice Arts’ Suzanne Thompson
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To donate, or for more info, visit venicejamm.org.
