Jack London and Japan: Connections Across the Pacific

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear distinguished scholars from Japan present their research exploring the lives and relationships that connected Jack London with Japanese immigrants in early twentieth-century California.

This special presentation examines the remarkable stories of Yoshimatsu Nakata, who worked alongside Jack London at Beauty Ranch and aboard the Snark, and Kanae Nagasawa, the pioneering Japanese-born winemaker whose influence helped shape California’s wine industry. Drawing upon newly discovered historical evidence and original research, these presentations offer fresh perspectives on the cultural exchanges and personal friendships that linked Japan and California during Jack London’s lifetime.

Whether you are interested in Jack London’s legacy, Japanese history, or the shared heritage between Japan and the United States, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore these intertwined histories.