Japanese American Resources

Welcome! Explore our collection of classes and content created and selected especially for Japanese American audiences by FamilySearch.

New in 2025


Ka lailai ni Introduction to Asian Research Power Hour
English
2025

Introduction to Asian Research Power Hour

Kelly Renee Summers, Amy Carpenter, Ryan Rockwood

Ka lailai ni RootsTech 2025 | General Session 2 | Dana Tanamachi
English
Ka lailai ni The Structure of Japanese Society
English
Ka lailai ni Getting Started Part 1: Research Goals, logs, research plans, organization, being effective
English

More Japanese American Learning Sessions


Ka lailai ni Who is FamilySearch? APAC
English
2023

Who is FamilySearch? APAC

FamilySearch is a global organization dedicated to helping you discover family connections. Everyone who uses FamilySearch becomes a part of it, from employees to users like you. Watch and learn more about who FamilySearch is as a brand, and how we help unite families.

Ka lailai ni 2019 RootsTech Keynote: Jake Shimabukuro
English
2019

2019 RootsTech Keynote: Jake Shimabukuro

World-renowned ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro shares his story and his art at RootsTech 2019

Ka lailai ni Japanese Family History Open Mic Q&A 2024
English
Ka lailai ni Why is Hiroshima known as the “Emigration Prefecture"?
English
Ka lailai ni The Ancestral Village - Japanese Land Records
English