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Japantown

by David C. Hill | Apr 27, 2021 | California Culture, SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, San Jose Neighborhoods

Japantown, San Jose, CA In the early 1900s, many Japanese immigrants settled in the San Jose area and started businesses and homes in what is now known as Japantown. At its peak, Japantown was a bustling community with its own schools, newspapers, and even a...