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Educators Open House: Virtual Visits
Mar 10, 2021
FREE Curious about JANM’s Virtual Visits? Wondering if a virtual visit will be appropriate for your students? The JANM Education Unit invites teachers and educators to join us for a peek into our virtual visit experience. Join us as we walk through our available virtual visits designed for students in grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12. Get a sense of what each program entails and how your students will be engage...
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Ohashi: Make Your Own Reusable Chopsticks
Jun 01, 2019
SOLD OUT Versatile and timeless, chopsticks (ohashi) are a fundamental utensil for many Asian cuisines. In this workshop led by local woodworker Steve Hatanaka, attendees will create their own personal reusable chopsticks. Reusable chopsticks speak to the Japanese concept of mottainai, an effort to not be wasteful. Open to ages 8 and older, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. $16 members, $20 non...
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Ohashi: Make Your Own Reusable Chopsticks
Jun 01, 2019
SOLD OUT Versatile and timeless, chopsticks (ohashi) are a fundamental utensil for many Asian cuisines. In this workshop led by local woodworker Steve Hatanaka, attendees will create their own personal reusable chopsticks. Reusable chopsticks speak to the Japanese concept of mottainai, an effort to not be wasteful. Open to ages 8 and older, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. $16 members, $20 non...
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Decoden Phone Case Workshop
Oct 22, 2016
Join the decoden phone case craze that has swept Japan! Lifestyle personalities and media hosts Chrissa Sparkles and Jon Brence show you how to add sparkly personality to your phone case using cute items such as pearls, bows, rhinestones, and even your favorite characters. $28 members, $35 non-members. Participants must bring their own plain plastic phone case; plenty of decoden materials will be provided. Mu...
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Members Gallery Talk: Marvels & Monsters
Oct 10, 2013
Special insight into the creation of Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images in U.S. Comics, 1942 – 1986 will be shared by exhibition curator Jeff Yang during the Members Gallery Talk right before the Preview Reception on Thursday, October 10. RSVP by October 9 to specialevents@janm.org or 213.625.0414 x 2222. Read the full blog article here!
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Mine Okubo: Following Her Own Road by Greg Robinson
Mar 07, 2009
Greg Robinson and Elena Tajima Creef will present excerpts from their new anthology MINE OKUBO: FOLLOWING HER OWN ROAD. They will discuss Miné Okubo's life and work, including the creation and influence of her pioneering camp memoir CITIZEN 13660.
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10th Annual Summer Festival on the Courtyard
Aug 16, 2008
FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate summer at the National Museum with a day of fun activities for the entire family. FREE raffle for Japanese American National Museum Members Join or renew your membership at the event and receive a special gift!
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Big Drum: Taiko in the United States at ONLC (Portland, OR)
Jun 16, 2006 - Aug 27, 2006
TRAVELING EXHIBITION Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (ONLC) Portland, OR Big Drum: Taiko in the United States explores the growing phenomenon of taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble performances through the use of several media presentations, historic photographs, artifacts, and even interactive opportunities for the whole family. The exhibition is being adapted for display at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Cente...
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Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-up Cards
Oct 08, 2005
Perfect for invitations or just because—vibrant flowers surprise the recipient of your specially designed greeting cards. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, which includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.
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Shipwrecked: Adventure on the High Seas
Nov 02, 2003
Become an explorer today! Imagination takes center stage as kids of all ages will discover what it was like to sail the high seas in the nineteenth century. All day.