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Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Gambatte!"

2019年02月09日

Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit features contemporary photos taken by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed and incarcerated during WWII displayed next to images shot 75 years ago by such noted photographers as Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, and others; each pairing features the same individuals or their direct descendants as the subject matter...

Upper Level Members and VIP Reception: "Kaiju vs Heroes"

2018年09月14日

Members at the Sustaining Level and above are invited to preview Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata’s Journey through the World of Japanese Toys before it opens to the public. See hundreds of dazzling vintage and contemporary Japanese vinyl toys, providing a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Program with a light reception to follow. Invitations were mailed in early August. Contact membership@janm.org to upgrade yo...

Film Screening: To Be Takei

2014年11月14日

JANM and Okaeri presents To Be Takei, a documentary exploring the life of actor and activist George Takei. From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles, on screen and off, played by the 77-year-old actor and activist whose wit, humor, and grace have helped him become an internat...

Target Free Family Saturday: Just for Kicks!

2010年10月09日

FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of martial art activities and demonstrations. This month we are honored to partner with the internationally known Martial Arts Museum. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Strike a pose, have your picture taken, and decorate a frame to go with i...

Asian Pacific Islander & Native American Heritage Festival

2010年05月29日

API AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL: A Community Benefit for the Japanese American National Museum Join us in celebration of Asian, Pacific Island, and Native American cultures through performance, documentary, and more! A 'PAY WHAT YOU CAN' day! No one will be turned away. 11 AM: Museum Opens 12 PM: Screening of "Bento to Mixed Plate: Plantation Roots" 12:30 PM” Japanese dance group LA Beat ...

"Wolfhound Samurai" by Vincent Okamoto

2009年05月23日

In honor of Memorial Day, please join us for a panel discussion on Americans of Japanese Ancestry (AJA) Vietnam Veterans; moderated by Vincent H. Okamoto. This is the first time a panel on the longest most controversial war has been assembled from the perspective of AJA’s. Following the discussion, Vincent H. Okamoto will autograph his first published novel, “Wolfhound Samurai” Our panelists include: Kenneth...

Our Spirits Don’t Speak English

2008年12月04日

Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series -- Screening of 'Our Spirits Don’t Speak English: Indian Boarding School' On June 10, 2008, the government of Canada formally apologized to the world for its treatment of American Indians in the last century. This story examines the harrowing story of young Native American and First Nation’s children who were taken away from their families and sent to boa...

20 Years Ago Today Exhibition Opening Celebration!

2008年10月04日

FREE to the public Enjoy a special exhibition opening of California Community Foundation Presents 20 Years Ago Today: Supporting Individual Artists in L.A. All are invited to view some of L.A.’s most exciting and innovative visual works of art from the past twenty years. No RSVPs required.

Water in the Japanese Garden

2007年08月26日

In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. PART 3 Dr. Vergil Hettick, curator, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach, explores aspects of water in Japanese gardens including its use as a source of meditative inspiration. Topics in...

Music For Kabuki

1998年05月04日

Come learn the secrets of the awesome and traditional form of Japanese theatre and music known as kabuki. An informative lecture and demonstration featuring Katada Kai, USA, will provide insights at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo. Katada Kai will play an afternoon of classical Kabuki-style music, and Madam Kikusa, Director of Katada Kai, will give an explanation of Naga...