Densho is a Japanese term meaning “to pass on to the next generation,” or to leave a legacy. The legacy we offer is an American story with ongoing relevance: during World War II, the United States government incarcerated innocent people solely because of their ancestry.

• 日系アメリカ人の歴史ポータル

Densho’s extensive digital collections chronicle the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. Your donations allow us make our material free to everyone and to continue in the important work of preserving the stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow.

Densho is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax number 91-2164150

Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project
1416 S. Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144

P. (206) 320-0095
F. (206) 320-0098
info@densho.org

Media Inquiries
media@densho.org