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  • 2016 V3 Digital Media Conference (V3con)

    Jun 24, 2016 - Jun 25, 2016

    Friday, June 24 – Saturday, June 25 JANM is pleased to host the 2016 edition of the V3 Digital Media Conference (V3con), dedicated to digital communications within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. This year’s event will highlight and expand multi-platform Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communications by convening AAPI online journalists, social media communicators, bloggers, and o...

  • Harajuku Toy Fashion and Decoden Workshop

    Sep 12, 2015

    Inspired by the decoden accessories of Harajuku, this hands-on workshop will show you how to turn your childhood toys into fabulous fashionable accessories. Led by YouTube personality and entertainment host Chrissa Sparkles with designer and host Jon Brence (KawaiiGuy), this workshop is a fun way to add some extra pizzazz to your wardrobe. Please bring one toy to work with. $28 members, $35 non-members...

  • Hello Kitty Shibori (Japanese Cloth Dyeing)

    Dec 06, 2014

    This program is sold out. After a brief talk on the connection between Sanrio and Japan’s silk industry, Shibori Girl (Glennis Dolce) will lead participants in a one-day workshop designing and dyeing a stitched shibori piece on vintage silk kimono lining fabric. $36 members, $45 non-members, plus $20 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). Museum admission included. Bring rubber glove...

  • Hello Kitty Happy Hour: Members Only/Young Professionals Network Event

    Nov 21, 2014

    This exclusive Hello Kitty Happy Hour is open only to JANM’s Young Professionals Network Associates who are also JANM Members. In addition to enjoying complimentary drinks and light refreshments, attendees will be able to see the Hello! exhibition after public hours. Exhibition tours led by Sanrio will begin at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Attendees may also bring one guest for a fee of $25. Tickets Available Now ...

  • Speaking with Ancestors: Discovering Families Through the Written Word

    May 31, 2003

    Readings and Conversations Join the National Museum for readings and conversations with writers and poets who write about family, including: Larry Jaffe, Michael Datcher, Dima Hilal, and Princess Peter-Raboff. Moderated by Peter J. Harris, writer and producer of Inspiration House, KPFK (90.7 FM).

  • "Toyotomi Blades" After Hours Book Party & Reception

    Oct 18, 1997

    Featuring: Dale Furutani The mystery continues as Ted Tanaka receives an invitation to appear on Japanese television because of the events found in the first book in the series, Death in Little Tokyo. While on his first trip to Japan, he stumbles across a legend involving six sword blades which, when fitted together, form a map pointing to a treasure hidden for almost 400 years. Unfortunately, Ken is not the o...

  • Kaiju vs Heroes - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, visit our event calendar.

  • Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, visit our event calendar.

  • Dear Miss Breed - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, visit our event calendar.

  • Under a Mushroom Cloud - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, visit our event calendar.