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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • " Voices From the Canefields: Folksongs from Japanese Immigrant Workers in Hawai'i" by Dr. Franklin Odo

    Oct 13, 2013

    Japanese immigrant laborers comprised the majority of Hawaiian sugar plantation workers after their large-scale importation as contract workers in 1885. They composed unique folk songs called holehole bushi which merged melodies with lyrics about work, life, and the global connection which they clearly perceived after arriving. While many are songs of lamentation, others reflect a rapid adaptation to a new socie...

  • Hong Zhang Gallery Talk

    Jul 28, 2013

    Artist Hong Zhang will conduct a gallery discussion of her work featured in the Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter.

  • Giant Robot Artists’ Entourage Workshop with Albert Reyes and Saelee Oh

    Dec 15, 2012

    Come make art with Albert Reyes and Saelee Oh from Giant Robot Biennale 3 in this hands-on workshop. Immerse yourself in a variety of techniques and styles. These workshops are designed to foster dialogue and enhance digital networks between professional artists and the local community. Saelee Oh: Open Love Letter to the Universe: We will be creating lots of artwork together! You can make portraits of your spirit ...

  • The Freedom Rides 50th Anniversary National Youth Summit and Town Halls

    Feb 09, 2011

    Birmingham, Cincinnati, Detroit, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C. JANM will be one of five sites across the nation hosting the National Youth Summit on the Freedom Rides at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. On-site seating has reached capacity but everybody may register to view the program on-line. Presented by the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African Ameri...

  • Six Taste's Little Tokyo Food Tour

    Aug 08, 2010

    Little Tokyo is home to several restaurants, bakeries, and other historical eating establishments. Its 100-plus years of history provide some fascinating stories. Six Taste's Little Tokyo Tour will take you throughout Little Tokyo, from Fugetsu-Do, a confectionary shop and the oldest building in Little Tokyo to Chado Tea Room, where you'll get to taste some authentic Japanese tea, to several other restaurants and oth...

  • Kokeshi: Not Just a Toy!

    Jul 25, 2009

    Collector Itske Stern, author of articles about kokeshi for Daruma magazine and other Japanese publications, and her husband Anthony, will talk about the history of traditional kokeshi and their personal journey in collecting over 1200 of these beautiful folk toys.

  • Target Free Family Day: Brilliant Beats

    Nov 08, 2008

    FREE ALL DAY Enjoy a day of family fun that explores shared traditions within the Asian American community. November's theme is drumming. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Feel the beat and make some noise by decorating your own spinning drum and constructing a gobbling...

  • Voices from the Heart

    Jul 09, 2005

    The heart of the National Museum—our collection—contains a wealth of correspondence between family, friends, and associates. Join professional actors, community members, and staff as they read selected letters written by inmates of America's concentration camps and Nisei soldiers. The afternoon provides a unique glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans during World War II. Advance reservations highly suggested...

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko Taiko

    Sep 28, 2003

    Come join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players for a brief overview about taiko! Taiko drummers from several different groups in Southern California will host this workshop and jam session presenting you with the opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America, gain hands-on experience with different instruments, and participate in a demonstration of the creative process of a taiko jam session. All ...

  • International Nikkei Research Project Book Signing in San Francisco

    Jul 13, 2002

    Join us to celebrate the launching of two pioneering publications, New Worlds, New Lives: Globalization and People of Japanese Descent in the Americas and from Latin America in Japan and Encyclopedia of Japanese Descendants in the Americas: An Illustrated History of the Nikkei, based on the International Nikkei Research Project, a three-year collaborative project coordinated by the National Museum. Japanese Cultur...