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  • Legacy Society Tea

    May 20, 2017

    Each year, JANM hosts an exclusive luncheon for the Legacy Society, a group of donors who have included JANM in their will or other estate documents. This year’s event features noted author and law professor Lorraine K. Bannai, who will speak about her work on the landmark Korematsu v. United States coram nobis case. Invitations will be mailed in April. To find out more about the Legacy Society, visit janm.or...

  • Kojiya Cooking Workshop with Myoho Asari and Sonoko Sakai

    May 25, 2013

    Since ancient times, rice has been the most important crop in Japan. Every village had a shrine where people would go to pray for a good harvest and good health. Where there was a shrine, there was a koji-maker, who used the koji mold to ferment rice, wheat and soy beans to produce such Japanese staples as sake, soy sauce, miso, rice vinegar, and amazake (a fermented rice drink). Amazake is traditionally served at ...

  • Anime Day on the Plaza

    Feb 10, 2008

    FREE, no reservations required Join us for this special collaboration between MOCA and the National Museum with special screenings, discussions, and activities around the art form that has inspired the work of artists like Takashi Murakami.

  • Taiko For Families

    Jul 17, 2005

    The National Museum celebrates the opening of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States with a bang! Join other families for a fun, interactive, and informative taiko lesson followed by a lively, on-the-spot jam session.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: "Sumi-e" Flowers

    Oct 23, 2004

    Draw California's state flower, the poppy, using the art of Sumi-e. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Art Talk with Cheryl Walker

    May 12, 2001

    Cheryl Walker, artist and art instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College and UCLA Extension art courses, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

  • Hinamatsuri Doll-Making Series, Part 1

    Feb 26, 2000

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to construct delicate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival) dolls out of paper. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • Hinamatsuri Doll-Making Series, Part 1

    Feb 12, 2000

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to construct delicate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival) dolls out of paper. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • East West Players Writer's Gallery Series

    Feb 10, 2000

    Play Reading Featuring: Ralph Pena Reading directed by Cyndy Fujikawa FLIPZOIDS looks at three different views of the Philippines and America and what lies in between.

  • "Kiri-e" Card Making Craft Class

    Jan 22, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to cut and shape layers of paper into beautiful kiri-e card designs. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.