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"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2019年02月02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.

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

"Starting from Loomis and Other Stories" by Hiroshi Kashiwagi

2014年01月18日

FREE Dr. Lane Ryo Hirabayashi presents a memoir by accomplished writer, playwright, poet, and actor Hiroshi Kashiwagi. Edited with an introduction by Tim Yamamura, the book chronicles Kashiwagi’s confinement at Tule Lake, the stigma of being labeled a “No-No Boy,” and the traumas of racism. Q&A with Kashiwagi and Yamamura to follow. This program is co-sponsored by the Aratani Endowed Chair, UCLA Asian American...

"Excellence And Innovation" - Theme for Japanese American National Museum Annual Dinner set for Friday, March 5

2004年01月26日

The Japanese American National Museum will honor several outstanding individuals for their contributions to education, architecture, medicine, international relations, and bonsai at the institution’s 2004 Annual Dinner under the theme, "Excellence and Innovation: Celebrating Lifetime Achievements", set for Friday, March 5, at the Century Plaza Hotel and Spa. The National Museum, the only museum in the United S...

Lecture and Book Signing at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.

2002年01月31日

Kristine Kim, lead curator of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience, will present the life and art of this incredible artist in a slide lecture at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.

2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

2001年05月13日

May is the month to remember your mom. Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, and workshops. No reservations necessary Photo Decoration Workshop Create a special photo project in honor of your mother.

Members’ Reception at the National Museum

2000年07月28日

Upper-level Members’ Reception and Exhibition Preview to celebrate the opening of Allen Say's Journey: The Art and Words of a Children's Book Author. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 213.830.5656.

Eating Together

Eating Together: Food in Japanese America Coming in 2026 JANM is thrilled to announce that the Museum is launching a major project exploring food and Japanese American culture! Food is one of the most exciting and important expressions of culture, identity, and creativity. To be a savvy global consumer is to appreciate and know all types of cuisines. And Asian Americans are leading the transformation o...

Cruising J-Town—Resources

Explore the world of cars and trucks as powerful vehicles for personal expression, collective identity, and social mobility. Read stories and watch videos that share stories related to the exhibition. Check back as we add more content throughout the run of the exhibition (July 31 through November 12, 2025).CRUISING J-TOWN: DETOURS—Articles and testimonials related to the personal, family, and community stories and hi...

Kaiju vs Heroes - Kaiju-Con

Saturday, June 15, 2019 11 a.m.–5 p.m. In conjunction with Kaiju vs Heroes, JANM is hosting a day-long Kaiju-Con that will include a vendor hall, workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations all related to kaiju and Japanese toys. The day will culminate in a special free outdoor screening at 8:30 p.m., on JANM’s plaza of Mothra vs. Godzilla from 1964. Videos from three of the Kaiju-Con sessions are v...