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  • "I Thought the Sun Was God" by Masako Kimura Streling

    Oct 04, 2014

    In this moving memoir, Masako Kimura Streling details her painful childhood growing up in a poor Okinawan fishing village on the eve of World War II. Feeling that she was destined to make a difference, Streling embarked on a journey that took her across the Pacific Ocean and eventually led to spiritual redemption.

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Markets: Then & Now

    Mar 02, 2013

    This historical walking tour that explores the roles that Japanese Americans have had on local markets from the founding of Grand Central Market in 1897 to today’s neighborhood Asian markets. $40 members, $50 non-members, incl. admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • "Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America" by Erika Lee and Judy Yung

    Sep 19, 2010

    From 1910 to 1940, over half a million people sailed through the Golden Gate, hoping to start a new life in America. But they did not all disembark in San Francisco; instead, most were ferried across the bay to the Angel Island Immigration Station. For many, this was the real gateway to the United States. For others, it was a prison and their final destination, before being sent home. In Angel Island: Immigrant G...

  • Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Nov 10, 2007

    As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e plants

    Sep 23, 2006

    Create elaborate plants and flowers with the art and style of sumi-e. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are required.

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

    Jun 25, 2005

    The last session in this seminar reflects on propaganda post-September 11 using select objects in the exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Guest speaker to be announced.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: Asian American Comedy Showcase

    Apr 01, 2004

    Celebrate April Fools' Day with a showcase of Asian American comedians. Eight emerging comedians will have you laughing 'til it hurts. Special guest emcee, funnyman Rodney Kageyama.

  • Fresh Words & Action: "Old People Play"

    Aug 21, 2003

    Performing Arts Series Old People Play is a musical about aging Ben who is about to die. Ben is given the chance to find closure, control fate, and manipulate death. Would you want to be Ben? Jason Fong is a playwright whose previous works include FENTOR (scheduled for Asian-American Repertory Theatre in San Diego, 2003), and A NICKEL'S WORTH (produced in 2001). Jason is a writing instructor at East West Player...

  • Crafts Class: Pop-Up Card Making

    Aug 12, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop up when opened. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • The Bias Inside Us—Events

    To see a complete listing of JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.