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  • Upper Level Members' and VIP Reception: Transcendients

    2020年01月31日

    Members at the Director’s Circle level and above are invited to preview Transcendients: Heroes at Borders before it opens to the public. Program with a light reception to follow. Invitations will be mailed in late December. In the Aratani Central Hall

  • Reading and Discussion–Night in the American Village by Akemi Johnson

    2020年01月25日

    FREE Join Akemi Johnson as she reads from her debut book Night in the American Village, a beautifully written examination of the complex relationship between the women living near US military bases in Okinawa and the servicemen stationed there. Reading will be followed by a conversation with historian Lily Welty Tamai. Book signing to follow. This program is free in conjunction with the SoCal Museums Fre...

  • Nikkei Genealogical Society General Meeting

    2020年01月25日

    FREE The Nikkei Genealogical Society (NikkeiGen) promotes, encourages, and shares Nikkei genealogy through education, research, and networking. NikkeiGen’s general meetings are open to anyone who is interested in researching their family trees, learning more about their Japanese roots and heritage, and participating in group discussions and networking. Meetings occur approximately once a month from January to Octo...

  • 15th Annual Museums Free-for-All

    2020年01月25日

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY In an effort to make museums available to the broadest possible audience, JANM joins with more than 40 other regional museums in offering free admission on this day. Take advantage of free admission to come see Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit socalmuseum...

  • Asian in America

    2020年01月23日

    Asian in America is a symbolic exhibition and award-nominated 6-course dining experience that explores the complex narrative of the Asian American identity through food and drink, virtual reality, spoken word, and poetry. The ingredients, cooking techniques, and alternating presentations of poetry and virtual reality recreations (made in Tilt Brush), will take you on a multi-sensory journey through the trials and tri...

  • LONNIE BUNCH III ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT JANM’S 2020 ANNUAL GALA DINNER

    2020年01月24日

    Los Angeles, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is pleased to announce Lonnie Bunch III as the keynote speaker at its Annual Gala Dinner to be held on April 18, 2020 at the InterContinental Los Angeles downtown. Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. As Secretary, he oversees 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education units a...

  • JANM WINS 2020 SUPERINTENDENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSEUM EDUCATION

    2020年01月23日

    The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has been selected to receive a 2020 Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education for the School Visits Program. The three award-winning organizations will be presented with their awards by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond (or his designee) at the Opening Town Hall program of California Association of Museums's (CAM) annual conferenc...

  • Two-Day Workshop: Shibori Mandalas

    2020年01月18日 - 2020年01月19日

    Explore the endless possibilities of mandalas in this contemporary shibori workshop, in which you’ll use colorful dyes to create eye-catching patterns for pillows, quilts, and other projects. Bring scissors and a seam ripper. All fabrics, dyes, and other materials are supplied. Please wear workshop attire. $72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). ...

  • Under a Mushroom Cloud Film Festival

    2020年01月18日 - 2020年01月19日

    In conjunction with Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb, JANM will screen four world acclaimed films related to the atomic bombs. These films tell the story of people who were under the two mushroom clouds. JANM encourages the public to see the films and share these stories of resilience, love, and hopes for peace. Saturday, January 18: 5:30 p.m.—Paper Lanterns (60 min, 2016, dir...

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour in Japanese

    2020年01月12日

    日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史を紹介する常設展「コモン・グラウンド」を日本語でご案内します。 ツアーは無料（入館料のみ）、予約不要です。