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  • Two-Day Craft Workshop—Shibori Fusion: Techniques of Yesterday and Today

    2016年04月23日 - 2016年04月24日

    Saturday, April 23–Sunday, April 24 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In this two-day workshop led by Shibori Girl Glennis Dolce, participants will use various resist dyeing techniques on silks, including recycled kimono silks, to create a fabric collection and a scarf. Stitching, wrapping, clamping, and binding will be covered. Samples and books will be on hand for inspiration. New and returning shibori practitioners welco...

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF HITOSHI SAMESHIMA

    2014年05月19日

    The Japanese American National Museum is deeply saddened by the death of long-time volunteer, beloved friend, and outstanding American citizen Hitoshi Sameshima, who passed away on May 15. He was 93 years old. Sameshima was a cherished member of the JANM family and will be greatly missed. Sameshima was born in Pasadena in 1921. In 1942, his education at USC was interrupted by the incarceration of his family at...

  • Film Screening: "The Power of Two"

    2012年06月30日

    Inspired by their 2007 memoir, The Power Of Two offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half-Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their battle with the fatal genetic disease cystic fibrosis, and miraculous survival through double lung transplants. Both sisters will be available for a Q&A following the screening. To RSVP for this event, please call :213-625-0414 ex. 2218

  • Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo

    2011年07月09日 - 2011年10月30日

    For over 25 years, fans around the world have been enjoying Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. This retrospective exhibition celebrates the work of Sakai and includes original drawings and paintings that bring to life the adventures of his samurai rabbit from 17th century feudal Japan. Usagi Yojimbo is based on the historical figure Miyamoto Musashi and takes inspiration from Japanese folklore, literature, and film. Heav...

  • A Reading of: "The Last of the Nisei Cougars." Written by Philip W. Chung and Directed by Jeff Liu

    2011年03月27日

    A FREE reading of a new play THE LAST OF THE NISEI COUGARS Written by Philip W. Chung (Lodestone's GRACE KIM & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS) Directed by Jeff Liu (EWP's WRINKLES) Produced by Koji Steven Sakai Stage Managed by Rosa Kwon With Emily C. Chang (COLIN HEARTS KAY), Lynn Chen (SAVING FACE), Ki Hong Lee (ABC Family's upcoming THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING) & Kim Miyori (ST. ELSEWHERE) FREE ADMISSION 5...

  • STAGE READING FOR ADAPTATION OF 'NO-NO BOY' SET FOR OCT. 31

    2009年10月16日

    Playwright and actor Ken Narasaki will present his work-in-progress stage adaptation of the classic Japanese American novel No-No Boy by John Okada at a reading set for Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum’s Tateuchi Democracy Forum. No-No Boy was first published in 1957, but due to its controversial nature, the novel was virtually ignored and soon went out of print. Okad...

  • 'DREAMS TO DREAMS' VINYL SHOW FEATURES INTERPRETATIONS OF TRADITIONAL DARUMA DOLL

    2008年12月04日

    The Japanese American National Museum in association with Dacosta of Chocolate Soop has unveiled the first custom vinyl toy show in a museum, the "Dreams to Dreams" Custom Vinyl Show, featuring the works of 40 + artists who customized Chocolate Soop’s DCTO (Dream Come True Object), a futuristic vinyl version of a traditional Japanese Daruma or folk toy. The display will be available through Saturday, January 4, 2009,...

  • Living Flowers: Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles

    2008年06月22日

    This program highlights the art of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles, featured in Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art.

  • TRUSTEES NAME AKEMI KIKUMURA YANO AS NEW CEO OF NATIONAL MUSEUM

    2008年02月21日

    LOS ANGELES.—The Board of Trustees for the Japanese American National Museum named Dr. Akemi Kikumura Yano as the institution’s new Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2008, because of her strong programmatic background and her extensive experience as someone who first joined the institution in 1987 and has worked as a curator, development officer and most recently as Senior Vice President. Kikumura Yano assume...

  • David Mura and The Colors of Desire

    2005年05月22日

    Through performance monologues, poems, and prose, David Mura will explore the often neglected theme of Asian Americans and sexuality. His presentation will address subjects such as racial-sexual stereotypes, interracial relationships, and the effect of internment on Japanese American sexuality. The reading will be followed by a discussion and book signing.