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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...

Double Feature: Great Japanese Americans

2014年11月08日

FREE! In appreciation of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.’s commitment to telling the Japanese American story, JANM will screen two of their documentaries: 11 a.m.: Journey to Washington: On the Trail of Senator Daniel Inouye 2 p.m.: Scott Fujita: The Man Behind the Name Watch a video interview with Senator Inouye on Discover Nikkei >> Courtesy of

Learning at Lunch

2014年11月07日

In honor of Veterans Day, this session will be devoted to artifacts from our collection that evoke stories of Japanese American veterans. Please bring your own lunch. RSVP to 213.830.5646 or memberevents@janm.org.

“Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden” to Explore Influence of Japanese American Gardeners

2007年06月05日

The Japanese American National Museum will premiere its latest exhibition, Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, which explores the history and influence of Japanese-style gardens and Japanese American gardeners on the American landscape, on Sunday, June 17, 2007 and running through January 6, 2008. Since the first Japanese-style garden was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, in...