Announcement

JANM on the Go

The Museum will go beyond its walls and into communities near and far during the closure of JANM’s Pavilion for renovation.

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Democracy Center

Inaugural Irene Hirano Inouye Lecture

Friday, January 31

The Democracy Center presents the inaugural Irene Hirano Inouye Distinguished Lecture with special guest speaker Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

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National Tour

Ireichō

The Ireichō is touring the United States in 2025–2026! The sacred book records the names of over 125,000 persons of Japanese ancestry who were unjustly imprisoned in US Army, Department of Justice, and War Relocation Authority camps during World War II.

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2025 Benefit & Online Auction

Unlocking the Future

Celebrate our critical past, dynamic present, and ambitious future at JANM’s 2025 Benefit and Online Auction. Enjoy a special live performance by Judith Hill and celebrate the legacies of inspirational community leaders—Toshizo Watanabe, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Judi Oyama. Win a Lexus TX 500h F SPORT Performance!

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Workshops & Classes

Friday, Jan 10, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

First Time in Little Tokyo: Japanese Language Writing Workshop

Lectures & Discussions

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025

Transbordering: From Wakayama to California

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Lectures & Discussions

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Behind the Scenes of the Ireichō National Tour (Virtual)

Members Only

Sunday, Feb 02, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Members Only: Preserving Family Memories

Workshops & Classes

Saturday, Feb 08, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Virtual Educator Open House—JANM Education on the Go

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Discover Nikkei

Saturday, Feb 08, 2025

12:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Discover Nikkei Fest: Celebrating 20 Years of Our Global Community

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Traveling Exhibitions

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Traveling Display

May 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Japanese American History and Art from JANM’s Collection at International Exhibition Hall Nagoya City Civic Reception House (Nagoya, Japan)

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Traveling

Nov 15, 2024 - Aug 17, 2025

Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo at Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, DC)

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Upcoming Exhibition

Jul 31 - Nov 12, 2025

Cruising J-Town

OUR PROMISE

JANM’s $85 Million Comprehensive Campaign to Revitalize, Amplify, Deliver, and Secure our Future.

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Discover Nikkei

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About Discover Nikkei

Explore and celebrate the commonalities and differences in our “Nikkei” experiences through shared stories from around the world with diverse topics, such as cultural identity, community and family history, art, sports, music, literature, and much more with JANM’s Discover Nikkei project!

Read articles published daily, watch clips from life history interviews, check out events, and more!

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Nikkei Names 2: Grace, Graça, Graciela, Megumi?

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The Power of Irei

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Home Leaver: A Japanese American Search for Belonging

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