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From Tokyo Rose to the Patriot Act: Propaganda and its Impact on Civil Liberties

2005年05月14日

In this fourth of five sessions that examines ways propaganda has been used to perpetuate negative ethnic images and stereotypes, Dr. Mitchell Maki is joined by Johnn y Mori from the groundbreaking band Hiroshima. During the 1970s, the band impressed the music scene with jazz that effortlessly integrated East and West. Their music, as well as their commitment to the communities in which it was born, speak volumes abo...

Film Screening of "Taking Care of Their Own: The Story of Yellow Brotherhood"

2005年05月12日

Taking Care of Their Own chronicles the thirty-year evolution of Yellow Brotherhood, an Asian American self-help organization, through its founders who started the group in the 1960s, and their children who carry on its legacy through a youth basketball program. Coming to grips with their parents' unjust camp experience during World War II and overcoming their own struggles with drug abuse and gang violence, the orig...

Exhibition Family Day

2005年04月30日

Learn how to create woodblock prints through demonstrations and an activity where participants design and create their own simple prints using a variety of materials. Also, discover what it takes to develop a mural by lending a hand to paint our very own portable mural.

Evening of Poetry

2005年04月28日

Poetry Month continues with readings by poets Hiroshi Kashiwagi and Juliet Kono.

"Restless Wave: My Life in Two Worlds: A Memoir by Ayako Ishigaki", by Yi-Chun Tricia Lin and Greg Robinson

2005年04月24日

Ayako Ishigaki (1903-1996) had a remarkable career as a journalist, biographer, television personality, and activist. She chronicled her extraordinary life in a stirring and exquisitely written book spanning decades, countries, and cultures. Restless Wave has been reissued with an afterword by Yi-Chun Tricia Lin and Greg Robinson that sheds additional light on Ishigaki's life and work, much of which took place in Lit...

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata - Koi Nobori Origami Cards

2005年04月23日

In time to celebrate Boys' Day, create a collage card with origami. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

Educator's Preview of the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy

2005年04月22日

By invitation.

Boys' Day Activities

2005年04月16日

In advance of Tango No Sekku or Boys' Day in Japan, learn about the Children's Day Festival and create your own Koi Nobori (carp streamer).

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2005年04月16日

Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with National Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour. Fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes museum admission. Reservations and comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

"Gasa-Gasa Girl: A Mas Arai Mystery" by Naomi Hirahara

2005年04月14日

Naomi Hirahara follows up her acclaimed first mystery novel Summer of the Big Bachi with another Mas Arai adventure. The story follows Mas Arai's daughter, Mari, who from the time she was a child was completely gasa-gasa (never sitting still, always on the go). Mas, a gardener and Hiroshima survivor haunted by his past, never had much time for his family. Now, Mari is asking for his help and Mas finds himself in New ...