James NagaredaAuthor and local photographer James Nagareda grew up near San Jose's Japantown. His family has owned businesses in the area for over 50 years. Nagareda opened his photography studio in 1990 and is very active in the local community. Recently, Nagared was involved in a 15-year project documenting the history of San Jose's Japantown, which resulted in a comprehensive book. Through this research, along with working with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and the local community, Nagareda has gathered a captivating perspective of San Jose's Japantown. Read More Read Less