San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Japantowns
Location. 37° 20.89′ N, 121° 53.633′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on North 5th Street south of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 565 North 5th Street, San Jose CA 95112, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Japanese Kuwabara Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Wesley United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hori Midwife House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nihonmachi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Drugs (about 300 feet away); Dobashi Market (about 400 feet away); Tom & Mary’s Snack Shop & Dr. Watanabe’s Office (about 400 feet away); Japantown Theater (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
More about this marker. This marker is at the base of a triangular shaped pillar monument on the grounds of the Issei Memorial Building.
Additional keywords. Japantown
Categories. • Asian Americans •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.