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  • Almond—Author Discussion and Signing with Allen Say

    2020年03月07日

    SOLD OUT FREE Join Caldecott Medalist Allen Say as he discusses the making of his new children’s book, Almond. Through beautiful artwork and a powerful story, Almond explores the story of Almond Biggs as she discovers what it means to have her own unique gifts and talents. The book will be released on March 3, which is Girls’ Day or Hinamatsuri in Japan, and is a celebration of girl empowerment. After the sh...

  • Crime and Policing—A Conversation Determined by You (SoCal Solutions)

    2019年05月22日

    FREE KPCC In Person is talking law enforcement, and you picked the topic. We started by inviting your questions on crime and public safety. We narrowed them to three, and you let us know what matters most by voting for the question you wanted as the focus of our conversation. The responses have been tallied, and the top vote-getter is focused on transparency in law enforcement. KPCC correspondent Frank Stolt...

  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Frank Abe and Greg Robinson

    2019年02月02日

    All members are invited to this exclusive reception with Frank Abe and Greg Robinson, editors of John Okada: The Life and Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy, prior to the discussion about the book at 2 p.m. Space is limited. RSVP by January 29 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Gambatte!

    2018年11月17日 - 2019年04月28日

    Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit features modern and historical photographs documenting the stories of Japanese Americans who were forcibly incarcerated during World War II. Large-format contemporary photos taken by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. are displayed next to images shot 75 years ago by such noted photographers as Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, and others; each pairing features ...

  • Member Appreciation Days

    2018年05月11日 - 2018年05月13日

    Friday–Sunday, May 11–13, 2018 Members enjoy a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% discount at other SoCal institutions, including the Museum of Neon Art, The Library Store, Heritage Square Museum, Pasadena Museum of History, California Science Center, the Fowler Museum, LA Plaza De Culturas y Artes, the Museum of Latin American Art, Kidspace Children’s Museum, and m...

  • "Moving Day" program presented by JANM

    2017年03月23日

    Tonight marks the beginning of Moving Day, on the eve of the original issue date for Civilian Exclusion Order No. 1 (issued on March 24, 1942, to residents of Bainbridge Island, WA). Before the projection begins, join us for the first in a special series of public programs. Featured speakers are JANM volunteers Tohru Isobe and June Berk, both camp survivors, who will discuss what it was like to be forcibly remove...

  • MUSEUM TO PRESENT HIGHEST HONOR TO FORMER SECRETARY NORMAN MINETA

    2012年04月27日

    The Japanese American National Museum will present former Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta with the institution’s Distinguished Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement and Public Service at its 2012 Annual Gala Dinner and Silent Auction set for Saturday, May 5, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel at LA LIVE. The dinner’s theme is "Transforming a Forgotten Story", highlighting the evolution of the Japanese American...

  • NATIONAL MUSEUM NAMES G.W. KIMURA AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    2012年01月20日

    The Board of Trustees of the Japanese American National Museum announced today the hiring of G.W. (Greg) Kimura, Ph.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment concludes an extensive national search begun last August. "Dr. Kimura brings a unique set of leadership skills, intellect and experience to the CEO position along with his unbridled passion for the Museum’s mission," explained Gordon Yamate, Cha...

  • 'WHEREVER THERE'S A FIGHT' AUTHORS TO DISCUSS CALIFORNIA'S CIVIL RIGHTS

    2010年09月03日

    Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, co-authors of the book, Wherever There’s A Fight: How Runaway Slaves, Suffragists, Immigrants, Strikers, and Poets Shaped Civil Liberties in California, will provide an overview of the long struggle for freedom and equality in the Golden State at a public program set for Sunday, September 12, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. Since the Gold ...

  • KODO SINGER YOKO FUJIMOTO SETS 2 CONCERTS FOR JUNE 6 AT NATIONAL MUSEUM

    2009年05月14日

    Singer and koto player Yoko Fujimoto, who has performed for many years with the world-renown Kodo taiko ensemble from Japan, will sing songs from her CD, "Morisa Komorisa", a collection of traditional Japanese lullabies from the different prefectures in Japan, in two performances at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, June 6. Tickets are $12 for National Museum members and $15 for non-m...