Come Through: Japanese Americans and Encounters with a Meteorite @SmithsonianAmHistory

Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This video reveals the astonishing tale of a meteorite found by two Japanese Americans, drawing striking parallels between celestial bodies and the historical perception of Japanese Americans as 'perpetual foreigners' during World War II.

The “Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian” video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.

Come Through: Japanese Americans and Encounters with a Meteorite

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