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The 1872 Iwakura Mission


This program will explore the 150th anniversary of the Meiji-era mission between Japan and the United States in 1872. This mission began the search for Western wisdom from the rising Japan, and marked the beginning diplomatic negotiations. Spanning 12 countries in 632 days, the effort was critical to Japan becoming a modern and industrial powerhouse.

Harry Sakamaki is a member of the Penn’s Village Inclusiveness and Diversity Committee and works to raise awareness of discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philadelphia. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society, Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia and Japanese Association of Philadelphia.

When:
Friday, July 15, 2022, 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.
Additional Info:
Category:
Social
Registration is required before Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This will be an online event hosted via Zoom Conferencing. You do not need a Zoom account but you will need to download and install the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device to join the event. Please email us at info@pennsvillage.org in advance if you need assistance installing the Zoom app. If you cannot join the event using your computer or mobile device and the Zoom app, you can join the event via teleconference and hear the audio portion. You will receive an email a day or so before the event with a link to the meeting, the Meeting ID, call-in telephone numbers and instructions for joining the meeting.

Please register on the Penn’s Village website, by emailing Info@pennsvillage.org, or calling 215-925-7333. This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Guests may attend up to three programs before joining Penn’s Village or paying $10 per additional event.

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.
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