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"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2018年12月01日

Take a tour of JANM’s core exhibition with our knowledgeable docents. This is a great opportunity for first-time visitors, long-time museum members, and everyone in between. Included with museum admission.

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2017年10月07日

Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Included with museum admission.

Two-Day Shibori On! Workshop

2017年08月26日 - 2017年08月27日

SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, August 26–27 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) Glennis Dolce is back from her Japan Silk Study Tour and will have plenty to share in this two-day workshop! Continue working on itajime, arashi

2015 Gala Dinner, Silent Auction, and After Party

2015年05月02日

To Boldly Go: Sharing Our Story Across the Generations Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel and X Bar Join us as we welcome the Japanese American community, sponsors, supporters, members, and new friends to JANM’s largest annual fundraising event. At the 2015 Gala Dinner, the museum will share its accomplishments of the past year, offer a glimpse into what the coming year holds in store, and remember those f...

Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko

2005年06月05日

A network of taiko drummers from several groups in Southern California host a jam session where participants have an opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America and gain hands-on experience with different instruments.

Jake Shimabukuro in Concert!

2004年01月10日

With his mastery of traditional ukelele, Jake takes ukelele playing to new realms crossing over into classical music, jazz, rock, blues, funk and of course, improvisation that comes naturally to the ukelele.

An American Diary

1999年10月08日 - 2000年01月16日

Issei (first generation Japanese American) “picture bride” Toku Shimomura began a diary in 1912, the year of her immigration to the United States, and continued writing until her death in 1963. Her poignant observations, which chart her and her family’s experiences during the World War II incarceration in Puyallup, Washington and Minidoka, Idaho have inspired this series of paintings and prints created by her gran...

Tango No Sekku (Boy's Day) at the Museum

1997年05月04日

Family Activity Celebrate Tango No Sekku (Boys’ Day) at the Museum. Traditionally observed on May 5 in Japan, it predates Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day). Learn about the meaning of Boys’ Day and some of its traditions. Make a paper kabuto (helmet worn by samurai) and your own koi (fish) and then join in on a taiko (drum) workshop. Children of all ages are invited. Free with Museum admission. Reservations are req...

Coffee Picking Basket Weaving

1997年02月22日

Kona Coffee Story Exhibition Series Demonstration and Workshop Featuring: Ed Kaneko Since 1898, the Japanese American family farm units characterized the Kona coffee industry. The independence, determination, sense of community and cooperation of these pioneering families continue to live on with the people of Kona. Ed Kaneko, Kona coffee grower, conducts a workshop on weaving a traditional wire-mesh coff...

Crossover

Crossover takes you on a fast-breaking journey into the 70-year old phenomenon of the Japanese American basketball leagues. Established in the 1930s when opportunities to play competitive sports were limited, the leagues today are stronger than ever with over 20,000 players organized in a plethora of leagues composed of numerous organizations, divisions, teams, and tournaments. Now faced with a vastly different so...