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  • “Historic Wintersburg in Huntington Beach” by Mary Adams Urashima

    2014年11月22日

    Join historian and author Mary Adams Urashima as she traces the fascinating history of Wintersburg Village, a vanished Japanese American pioneer community located in present-day Huntington Beach, CA. Settled in the 19th century by descendants of samurai clans, Wintersburg was recently named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Read articles writt...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    2014年11月22日

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Admission to Common Ground: The Heart of Community included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Hello Kitty Girl Scout Program

    2014年11月22日

    In this special program just for Girl Scouts, start your visit to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before museum hours and then create your own Hello Kitty–inspired artwork. $10 members; $20 non-member scouts ages 6-17; $30 non-member scout parents/troop leaders. Museum admission, materials, and participation patches included. Limited to 45 participants. This program is sold out. Additional H...

  • Hello Kitty Happy Hour: Members Only/Young Professionals Network Event

    2014年11月21日

    This exclusive Hello Kitty Happy Hour is open only to JANM’s Young Professionals Network Associates who are also JANM Members. In addition to enjoying complimentary drinks and light refreshments, attendees will be able to see the Hello! exhibition after public hours. Exhibition tours led by Sanrio will begin at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Attendees may also bring one guest for a fee of $25. Tickets Available Now ...

  • Hello Kitty Panel: Small Gift, Big Smile

    2014年11月20日

    Sanrio’s “small gift, big smile” philosophy is rooted in founder Shintaro Tsuji’s goal of encouraging positive relationships through small gifts. Join Sanrio representatives for a discussion of this philosophy and its role in Hello Kitty’s enduring appeal. $4 members, $5 non-members. Tickets Available Now

  • "HELLO! EXPLORING THE SUPERCUTE WORLD OF HELLO KITTY" EXHIBITION CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE

    2014年11月19日

    The catalog for the Japanese American National Museum’s Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty exhibition is now available for purchase at the JANM Store and online at janmstore.com. It is priced at $30. Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty is the first large-scale museum retrospective of the iconic Sanrio character in the United States. The exhibition combines an extensive survey o...

  • Okaeri: A Nikkei LGBTQ Gathering

    2014年11月15日

    Okaeri is a day of educational and storytelling workshops for LGBTQ members of the Nikkei community and their friends, family, and allies. All are welcome to come and share support and resources as we work to build an inclusive Nikkei community. For information and to register, visit okaeri-la.org. Click this link to read an interview with lead organizer of Okaeri, Marsha Aizumi>>

  • 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...

  • Film Screening and Q&A: "Saving Face"

    2014年11月12日

    In a partnership with Visual Communications and Angry Asian Man, JANM is pleased to present a tenth anniversary screening of the theatrical release of the romantic comedy/drama Saving Face. A Manhattan surgeon faces pressure from her mother to find a nice man and settle down. What the mother doesn’t realize is that her daughter is gay. The film looks at the surgeon’s struggle to find balance between career, r...

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Giving Thanks

    2014年11月08日

    FREE* ALL DAY Bring the whole family to JANM for a celebration of Veterans Day weekend and Thanksgiving season! Our kid-friendly activities will revolve around giving thanks to veterans, family, and friends. *Admission to all activities and to Common Ground: The Heart of Community is FREE ALL DAY. Admission to the special exhibition, Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, requires a separate...