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  • Seniors
    • Bento Program
    • Smartphone/Tablet Class
    • Tomo No Kai Membership & Classes
    • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
    • Meditation & More Class
  • Events/Programs
    • Japanese Language School
    • Matsuri 2025
    • Upcoming Programs & Classes
    • Car Show Pinewood Derby 2025
    • The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center
    • Day Of Remembrance >
      • DOR 2024
    • GVJCI Scholarship
    • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
      • Camper Registration
      • Counselor Registration
      • Activities
      • Testimonials
      • Camp Supporters
      • FAQ
    • Past Events >
      • Izakaya 2025
  • Organizations
    • Bando Hidesomi
    • Boy Scout Troop 683
    • Boy Scout Troop 719
    • Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai
    • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
    • Gardena JCI Kendo
    • Gardena Judo Club
    • Gardena Kendo
    • Gardena Naginata
    • LA Men's Glee Club
    • Meito Calligraphy
    • Na Pua O Kapo
    • Sansei Baseball League
    • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
    • South Bay Youth Basketball
    • Southern CA Kyudo Renmei
    • Yuujou Taiko
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • 2025 GVJCI Raffle Drawing & Year End Appeal
    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • Become a Bento Buddy >
      • Donate Your Car
    • Purchase a 2025 Calendar Ad
    • Shop on Amazon
    • Volunteer
  • Reserve our Facilities
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Resources
    • Testimonies/PR
    • Blog >
      • Blog Terms of Use
      • Want to write for us?

The bridge: GVJCI heritage center

HISTORY

In 2008, a group of volunteers envisioned a center where people could bridge the generations and bridge their understanding and knowledge of the Japanese American cultural heritage so that its legacy would continue into the future.  This was the beginning of “The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center” at the GVJCI.
The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is located on the 2nd floor of the GVJCI Hall building, where there is an extensive library of books on Japanese and Japanese American literature, culture and history, in both English and Japanese.  Another feature is the Bridge’s tokonoma display of various historical, cultural, or community interest themed artifacts. The Bridge's public programs further explore topics of culture, history, identity, creative writing, crafts, and much more.
The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is young, but has already presented many past projects, with future ones in store.


The Bridge is run by volunteers, and donations help support the cultural, historical, and educational programs hosted by the Bridge.  With a minimum donation of $1.00, interested individuals can become “Friends of the Bridge” and borrow books from the Bridge library collection.  Members who join at the $5.00 level will receive a Bridge tote bag, and at the $10.00 level, members receive a Bridge t-shirt.

Library Book Wishlists

We're currently looking for donation of contemporary literature for all ages! Click the button to view our wishlist and purchase them on Amazon! All books ship directly to GVJCI. Thank you for your support! 
Click to Purchase Books from our Wishlist!

ADULT Literature

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YOUNG ADULT Literature

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CHILDREN'S
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NON-FICTION

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How To Become a "Friend of the Bridge"

Come to our office or email us at [email protected]! We have forms available for you to fill out or you can click the button below to fill out a form.
With a minimum donation of $1, you are a Friend of the Bridge! Please hand us your form and donation to our office. 
Click to Become a Friend of the Bridge!
ブリッジの友達になりましょう!

GVJCI's Summer 2024 Zine

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​This zine was put together by Summer 2024 Intern, Brooke Shibata as her Internship Project. 
A zine is a self-published piece similar to that of a magazine with the intention of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives meant to emphasize a personal connection between the creator and reader. Brooke's zine includes community programs that GVJCI holds, photo collages of fun moments, and personal anecdotes from staff and volunteers who made the summer at GVJCI so memorable!
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(310) 324-6611     
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
​1964 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 
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​A space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. 日系の経験と文化に関わり、共有し、受け入れる空間
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