In Seattle, a new exhibit opening this week at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, "Meet Me at Higo: An Enduring Story of a Japanese American Family," tells the story of the longtime Higo store and its important role in Seattle's Japantown. If you're interested in checking it out, here are some more details about the exhibit:
Meet Me at Higo: An Enduring Story of a Japanese American FamilyHere's a front page story from the Seattle Times: Higo store exhibit reflects history of Japanese family, community. The exhibit will run through May 27, 2012. For further information about "Meet Me at Higo," go to the Wing Luke Museum website here.
On display December 2, 2011 through May 27, 2012
A New Dialogue Initiative Exhibit
Higo 10 Cents Store, owned by the Murakami family and a social hub in Seattle's Japantown, has a long and fascinating community and family history. Meet Me at Higo welcomes younger generations to connect with and explore what it means to be Japanese American.
Impressive personal photos, journals and artifacts are included in this traveling exhibition. Today, Higo 10 Cents Store (or Higo Variety Store) is KOBO at Higo and is still located at 604 South Jackson in Seattle's International District.
The book by Ken Mochizuki, also entitled Meet Me at Higo: An Enduring Story of a Japanese American Family, accompanies the exhibition and is available in The Marketplace.