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子ども&ファミリー向け

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2023 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

graphic of taiko drummer against green pattern background

特別イベント

子ども&ファミリー向け

会員限定

2023 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

FREE ALL DAY

Join us for our 2023 Natsumatsuri Family Festival, an annual summer celebration featuring free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages!

  • Performances by TAIKOPROJECT and Yu-ki Project
  • Interactive storytimes
  • Souvenir photos by Cre8tive Outlets
  • Fun summer-themed crafts and origami
  • Scavenger hunt for prizes
  • Free admission all day to see our exhibitions

…and so much more

See below for the complete schedule of performances and activities!

Special Perks for JANM Members

We are thrilled to offer our Members exclusive benefits: 

  • Members-only giveaways—exclusive prizes just for our valued Members!
  • Access to a Members-only entrance for expedited entry
  • Priority seating—get the best views during performances

Not a current member?  Join/renew Now 

 

To ensure a smooth and swift entry to the event, we encourage all attendees to register for their FREE tickets.

Once you register, you will receive a barcode that you can print or display on your mobile device. This will confirm your spot and provide quick access at the door. For more information on visiting JANM, go to janm.org/visit.

TIP: Download the Bloomberg Connects app prior to visiting JANM! You can view the schedule and location of each activity on JANM’s guide.  LEARN MORE

 

Can’t join us in person? We’ll be posting select performances and activities on our YouTube channel throughout the day!

FREE

2023年08月12日(土)

11:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM PDT

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

#Natsumatsuri2023

FREE ALL DAY

Join us for our 2023 Natsumatsuri Family Festival, an annual summer celebration featuring free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages!

  • Performances by TAIKOPROJECT and Yu-ki Project
  • Interactive storytimes
  • Souvenir photos by Cre8tive Outlets
  • Fun summer-themed crafts and origami
  • Scavenger hunt for prizes
  • Free admission all day to see our exhibitions

…and so much more

See below for the complete schedule of performances and activities!

Special Perks for JANM Members

We are thrilled to offer our Members exclusive benefits: 

  • Members-only giveaways—exclusive prizes just for our valued Members!
  • Access to a Members-only entrance for expedited entry
  • Priority seating—get the best views during performances

Not a current member?  Join/renew Now 

 

To ensure a smooth and swift entry to the event, we encourage all attendees to register for their FREE tickets.

Once you register, you will receive a barcode that you can print or display on your mobile device. This will confirm your spot and provide quick access at the door. For more information on visiting JANM, go to janm.org/visit.

TIP: Download the Bloomberg Connects app prior to visiting JANM! You can view the schedule and location of each activity on JANM’s guide.  LEARN MORE

 

Can’t join us in person? We’ll be posting select performances and activities on our YouTube channel throughout the day!

#Natsumatsuri2023

Sponsored by:

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Dwight Stuart Youth Fund logo

Nissan Foundation

LA County Arts Commission/Dept of Arts & Culture

Media Sponsor: rafushimpo logo

For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.

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Activities

family taking their photos at photo booth

PHOTO BOOTH

Grab some fun props from Cre8tive Outlets and take a souvenir photo with friends and family.

Express lane for Members!

2 girls wearing paper hats they made

PAPER HATS

Decorate a hat to keep you cool and stylish this summer.

boy on scavenger hunt

SCAVENGER HUNT

Explore JANMs current exhibitions, find all the items on our scavenger hunt list, and win a prize.

One per participant, while supplies last.

LA Library table

LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Sign up for a library card with friends from the Los Angeles Public Library! Stay for fun crafts perfect for kids!

colorful hand colored patches craft

PATCHES CRAFT

Make summer-themed patches to show off your style.

origami yukata and frog

RUTHIE’S ORIGAMI CORNER

Learn to fold a jumping frog or a yukata (summer kimono), popular attire during Japanese summer festivals

This activity is named in honor of JANM Volunteer Ruthie Kitagawa (1937–2020), who led origami activities for many years.

スケジュール

Taiko drummers hit drums in front of crowd

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Performance by TAIKOPROJECT

The award-winning TAIKOPROJECT will start the festival with a high-energy performance.

Reserved seating for Members!

anzu the great listener book

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Anzu the Great Listener Book Reading

Join Disney Animator Benson Shum for a reading of Anzu the Great Listener, the follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju where Anzu learns a valuable lesson and empathy in the face of sadness. 

Reserved seating for Members!

There will be a second reading at 3:30 p.m.

obon dancing out on the plaza

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Obon Lecture and Community Dance

Learn about Japans obon festivals that honor and celebrate the spirits of ancestors. A group bon odori (traditional dance) will then be led by Elaine Fukumoto.

kendo demo

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Kendo Demonstration

Learn about kendo with a demonstration led by Sho Tokyo Kendo Dojo, a member dojo of the Southern California Kendo Federation.

Reserved seating for Members!

woman reading book to children

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Los Angeles Public Library Storytime

Join friends from the Los Angeles Public Library for a fun storytime session!

Reserved seating for Members!

cold tofu improv and comedy group performing in front of crowd

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Cold Tofu Improv and Comedy Group

Enjoy a performance by the nation’s longest running, Asian American improv and sketch comedy group Cold Tofu as they improvise scenes and games based on audience suggestions.    

Reserved seating for Members!

printing making with spam

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Printmaking Workshop with David Horvitz

Join artist David Horvitz for a special printmaking workshop in collaboration with Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair. The workshop will take place outdoors on JANM's plaza.

More details at pmabf.org.

little girl playing taiko drum

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Taiko Workshop

Join JANM Volunteer Hal Keimi for an energetic lesson in basic taiko drumming.

illustration of a dinosaur from anzu the great listener book

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Anzu the Great Listener Book Reading

Join Disney Animator Benson Shum for a reading of Anzu the Great Listener.

Reserved seating for Members!

yuki project

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Performance by Yu-ki Project

Join Yu Ooka and Kimo Cornwell for some shamisen jazz music.

Reserved seating for Members!

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