Empty Chair Memorial

Good to remember

A memorial to the Japanese Americans who were interned at the start of World War Two. They were supported by the locals who sent them gifts in the camps and welcomed them back after the war

A poignant reminder

This is a poignant reminder of how the Japanese-Americans living in Juneau were forcibly removed during World War II. The high school valedictorian was unable to attend his graduation and an empty ch...

Stop during your walk through town!

A memorial to the missing. It could be for all, but this one is specific to the Japanese Americans forcibly removed/relocated during WWII. We are waiting for your return...

Nice way to reflect on 4th of July

NIce memorial and description of the events that led to the need for such a memorial. I visited early on July 4th. A great way to reflect.

Simple yet effective

This very simple way of depicting the internment of Japanese during World War II is evocative of the era. This was a time when older and very young Japanese were interned while the young Japanese men ...