# Event Details - **Event Name**: Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet us in the theater!About this EventSaturday, February 21Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland1:00 to 2:00 p.m.Tickets Required: Pay What You Like*Presented by Ayako Mizumura, Assistant Director of the Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas.Following World War II, more than 50,000 Japanese women immigrated to the U.S. as the wives of American servicemen to begin new lives in a foreign land. Drawing from her long-term oral history project, Ayako Mizumura shares the compelling life stories of those Japanese women who settled in the Heartland, with a special focus on those who called Kansas home.While these women became deeply rooted in Kansas as wives, mothers, and grandmothers, little is known about their individual personal journeys. Join us to explore their diverse experiences – not only the hardships and struggles, but also the incredible courage, strength, and determination that defined their lives. Discover how these women embraced a new home while keeping their vibrant Japanese identities alive.This program compliments Miss Shizuoka, our Japanese Friendship doll, on view in The Charles & Anna Milbank Library located on the first floor.*Pay What You Like means that a fee is required to attend this program, but the amount you pay is at your discretion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/voices-of-japanese-war-brides-journeys-to-america’s-heartland/100001980498234533 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The Museum of Kansas City - **lat**: 39.1160165 - **long**: -94.5423536 - **full address**: The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0297e7e45af779e8a13f95871618b8868d11051dde84256c1c0c3a983266ed91-rimg-w1200-h900-dc353229-gmir.jpg?v=1768339859 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland being held? - **A:** Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland? - **A:** Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland is organized by Kansas City Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Voices of Japanese War Brides: Journeys to America’s Heartland is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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