Rancho Los Alamitos presents
History of the Japanese Fishing Village of Terminal Island
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Doors Open at 5:30 PM; Lecture from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$10 per person. Free for RLA members. Free onsite parking.
Join us for a powerful and enlightening talk by the Terminal Islanders Association that uncovers the often-overlooked history of the Japanese American community on Terminal Island in East San Pedro. This event explains the vital contributions of Japanese fishermen to the Southern California fishing industry during the early 20th century. Learn about the once-thriving Japanese Fishing Village, its erasure during WWII through the forced removal and incarceration of its residents, and the destruction of the entire community, except for two historic buildings known as the Tuna Street Buildings. The program includes sharing and advocating the ongoing fight to preserve the last remaining structures of this important cultural site.
This talk will feature three guest speakers and a special performance by taiko drummers, Ryujin Taiko. This event offers the opportunity to reflect on a profound chapter in our local and national history.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm, and the lecture will start at 6 pm. Details are subject to change.
Rancho Los Alamitos is located on the ancestral and unceded land of the Gabrielino/Tongva people, who cared for this land for thousands of years and continue to do so today. Learn more by visiting gabrielinotribe.org.