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2019 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

2019年08月10日

Join us for our annual summer celebration featuring Japanese and Japanese American performances, crafts, and activities. Plus, free admission all day to see At First Light: The Dawning of Asian Pacific America and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Special perks available for JANM members! Be sure to check in at the front desk to get a member sticker so you can take advantage of the perks highlighted below....

Two-Day Workshop: Continuing Explorations in "Shibori" and Indigo

2019年07月27日 - 2019年07月28日

SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, July 27–28 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, continue working with indigo and shibori dyeing using a broad selection of beautiful fabrics, both vintage and unique. Shibori techniques of itajime, arashi, nui, and more will be practiced with both new and continuing students. Focus on combining techniques. $72 members, $90 non-member...

Scrapbooking Workshop with Amy Tangerine

2018年05月12日

1 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. FREE Join crafty YouTube star Amy Tangerine for a one-hour session where she will lead participants in putting together a fun scrapbooking page. Bring your own photos or memorabilia. Limited to 25 participants each session; sign-ups begin at 11 a.m. on the day of the event. RSVPs will be released 15 minutes before the workshop time. This free workshop is made possible by...

Film Screening and Discussion—"Moving Walls: American Nightmare to American Dream"

2017年12月09日

Join us for the LA premiere of a new documentary about what became of the barracks built to house 11,000 Japanese Americans at Heart Mountain concentration camp. The film features interviews with former prisoners as well as the people who live in and use the structures today. Filmmaker Sharon Yamato is also the author of the recently updated book, Moving Walls: The Barracks of America’s Concentration Camps, wh...

7th Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique

2015年10月04日

FREE Organized by JANM’s volunteers, the seventh edition of this annual boutique will feature dozens of vendors selling unique jewelry, kimono fabric fashions, handbags, ceramics, origami art, Giant Robot products, and more! Taiko performance by Yuujou Daiko at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit JANM’s education programs. Make a boutique purchase of $10 or more and receive free same-day museum admission plus 10% di...

Edible Adventures: Graze Little Tokyo

2014年07月19日

This is a food-centric cultural exploration of the hidden corners of Little Tokyo. Hear the stories of the neighborhoods' past while sampling local Asian food from pounded rice to lotus root. Come meet the shop owners of today who keep the ethnic vibe alive. $20 members; $30 non-members, incl. admission and food. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Reserve early; 15 participants max.

"Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence" by Linda Tamura

2012年11月11日

Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence is a compelling story of courage, community, endurance, and reparation. It shares the experiences of Japanese Americans (Nisei) who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, fighting on the front lines in Italy and France, serving as linguists in the South Pacific, and working as cooks and medics. The soldiers were from Hood River, Oregon, where their families were landowners and...

STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL MUSEUM PRESIDENT & CEO ON JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI DEVASTATION

2011年03月12日

Dear Friends: On behalf of the Boards of Trustees and Governors, staff, and volunteers of the Japanese American National Museum, I wanted to convey our concerns and sympathies over the unprecedented devastation occurring in Japan due to the earthquakes and tsunami. We all have friends and families in Japan and our greatest hope is that they are safe and unharmed. For those who wish to help in this time of need,...

"Wherever There’s a Fight " by Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi

2010年09月12日

State and federal constitutions spell out many liberties and rights, but it is people who challenge prejudice and discrimination and transform those lofty ideals into practical realities. In the era of the Patriot Act and polarizing issues such as immigration reform and gay marriage, an appreciation for and defense of civil liberties is as important as ever. Wherever There’s a Fight captures the sweeping story of...

JA VIETNAM VETERANS TO MARK MEMORIAL DAY WITH PANEL DISCUSSION MAY 23

2009年05月08日

A panel discussion involving a group of Americans of Japanese Ancestry (AJA) Vietnam Veterans will be held at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 2 p.m. to help mark the Memorial Day Weekend. The panel will consist of Kenneth Hayashi, who worked in logistical services in Vietnam; David Miyoshi, who was a Marine; Jerry Yamamoto, who worked in stateside services; and Lawrence Taka...