Attending the Opening Ceremony of the National Japanese American Baseball Exhibit
2026/3/9
Group Photo
On March 6, Consul General Naganuma attended the opening ceremony of the National Japanese American Baseball Exhibit held in Houston. This exhibit was made possible through a partnership between the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)¹ and the Nisei Baseball Research Project (NBRP). It presents the experiences of Japanese Americans who endured hardships such as forced incarceration during World War II and highlights the ways in which Japanese Americans promoted friendship between Japan and the United States through baseball in the postwar years. The exhibit opened to the public on March 7 at the Central Library in Houston and will subsequently travel to 13 cities across the United States.
The opening ceremony was attended by Texas State Representative Gene Wu, representatives of JACL and NBRP, and representatives of Japanese companies. In his remarks, Consul General Naganuma noted that baseball has long strengthened the ties between Japan and the United States and contributed to mutual understanding and the cultural development of both countries. He further expressed his hope that this exhibition will help ensure that the contributions of Japanese Americans are passed on to future generations.
¹ The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Founded in 1929 with nearly 100 chapters across 35 states, JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. JACL’s ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational, and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.
The opening ceremony was attended by Texas State Representative Gene Wu, representatives of JACL and NBRP, and representatives of Japanese companies. In his remarks, Consul General Naganuma noted that baseball has long strengthened the ties between Japan and the United States and contributed to mutual understanding and the cultural development of both countries. He further expressed his hope that this exhibition will help ensure that the contributions of Japanese Americans are passed on to future generations.
¹ The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Founded in 1929 with nearly 100 chapters across 35 states, JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. JACL’s ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational, and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.