LA’s Historic Cultural Monument #1039
Photo Credit: Stephen Schafer
During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated without due process more than 2,000 Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants, Japanese taken from Peru, and others at the Tuna Canyon Detention Station located within the City of Los Angeles. Today, the barbed wire fence, guard posts, and barracks are gone. Only the oaks remain. This website reveals what they witnessed over 80 years ago. The main purpose of the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition is to illuminate this tragic event so that such injustice is never again experienced by any group.
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The Tuna Canyon Detention Station (TCDS) was the site of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese, German, Italian aliens, and others. It was authorized by Presidential Proclamations 2525, 2526, and 2527. It should not be confused with EO 9066. Marc Stirdivant, for whom......
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Board members supported the WWIICampWall fundraiser called “Let’s Dance” spearheaded by Nancy Teramura Hayata, president. June 8, 2024...
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The Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition exhibit was on display at the Southeast Gakuen and Community Center on June 8-9 hosted by board member, Ernie Nishii. Also, guests and descendants may view the exhibit at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center during the SFVHBT obon on June 29-30....
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Special recognition to Evan Kodani for his work with June Aochi Berk and Dr. Russell Endo for completion of 50 rare interviews funded by the National Park Grant Japanese American Confinement Sites grant on May 29, 2024....
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