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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...

  • 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...

  • Hello Kitty Musubi Workshop

    Jan 31, 2015

    This program is sold out. Back by popular demand! This workshop was a huge hit at Hello Kitty Con 2014. Chef and Hello Kitty super-fan Katie Chin teaches how to make adorable and delicious Hello Kitty musubi. $20 members, $25 non-members. Limited to 30 participants. Admission to Common Ground and Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty after the workshop are included.

  • Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi!

    Oct 03, 2009

    A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations! $40 members; $50 non-members, includes admission and supplies. For more information about the Sushi Chef Institute, go to: www.sushischool.net

  • Play with Clay Family Day

    Apr 24, 2004

    Express yourself using clay with a fun, creative activity for everyone. Kids of all ages will have an opportunity to explore the exhibition and be inspired to create their own sculptures. Quick drying clay will be used.

  • David Henry Hwang Writer’s Institute Play Reading

    May 11, 2000

    This Cul De Sac written by Annette Lee Helen and Chuck are hiding an unspeakable passion from their new neighborhood. A new play about a bizarre world of racism, class warfare, sexual deviation, and gardening.

  • CANCELLED: Shamisen Recital

    Feb 12, 2000

    Students of Lillian Nakano (Kineya Fukuju) will perform traditional nagauta shamisen, a Glenn Horiuchi contemporary shamisen composition, and a special presentation dance performance by Fujima Ryusei. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • Hawai`i Pidgin Voices : Talking da Kine In Poetry And Fiction

    Jul 07, 1998

    Just like Aunty Hina Kahani said, "Ho, just ’cause us write in pidgin, no mean us dumb." Discover the true meaning behind this statement and more on Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum. The Museum will present an afternoon with Bamboo Ridge Press authors Juliet S. Kono, Darrell H.Y. Lum and Lois-Ann Yamanaka reading pieces in Hawai‘i Creole, or Pidgin. Located at 369 Eas...

  • Kiri-e Flower Arrangements

    Apr 26, 1997

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of kiri-e (paper cutting) techniques and make beautiful flower arrangements. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by April 23.

  • Los Angeles Landscapes: Asian American Women in Film and Video

    Jan 16, 1997

    Three Asian America women film-makers explore Los Angeles in this unique presentation. Fatimah Tobing Rony is a visiting scholar and lecturer at the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Her film is entitled, Concrete River tells the story of a woman’s search to find out about her murderess mother’s past. Hyun Mi Oh is a writer for film and television and has taught screenwriting at San Francisco State University...