Greetings readers! Do you know about the monument on the north west corner of Venice Blvd. and Lincoln Blvd.?
The Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument (VJAMM) sits on the northwest corner of Venice and Lincoln Boulevards. The 9′ 6″ tall solid black granite obelisk 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 in April, 1942. Buses transported them directly to Manzanar.
Save the date April 17th for the 8th Annual Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Commemoration, and Fundraiser at Hama Sushi!
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Photo by Venice Paparazzi
Hama Sushi Restaurant in Venice will host VJAMM fundraiser from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Proprietor Esther Chaing will donate 10% of the evening’s dinner sales to the VJAMM Committee, for educational outreach, continuing maintenance of the VJAMM, and funding the annual Arnold Maeda Manzanar Pilgrimage Grant.
Established in 1979, Hama Sushi can be traced back in time to being one of the first sushi restaurants on the westside. Known for its ambience and casual setting, Hama brings the freshest and friendliest service. Locals, tourists and newcomers can all enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine with unique fusion dishes.
Located on the circle of Windward/Main street, a block from the famous Venice Boardwalk, Hama has been a part of Venice Beach’s history for the past 46 years.
For reservations to dine in, or to order take out to pick up, please contact Hama Sushi in Venice at 310-396-8783 or hamasushi.com/menus
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Also, APPLY NOW – 2026 Arnold Maeda Manzanar Pilgrimage Grant Applications DUE January 2, 2026
For more info:
- Visit venicejamm.org for more information.
- Contact Phyllis Hayashibara, [email protected]
