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AAJA-LA V3con Digital Media Conference
Aug 25, 2012
JANM and NCPD hosts the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles Chapter (AAJA-LA) V3 "Vision. Visibility. Voice." Digital Media Conference. AAJA-LA V3 is the only digital medial conference for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) mainstream journalists, digital media journalists, bloggers and those interested in social media. It is an opportunity for those communicating on numerous digital platfo...
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Bridging Two Cultures: Grace Etsuko Lee Discusses her Personal Experiences in Japan and the U.S.
Nov 13, 2010
Ms Grace Etsuko Lee, an internationally recognized business and etiquette consultant, speaker and trainer for corporations, will share some tips on how to avoid deal-breaking mistakes she observed in her years as a successful international marketing consultant. Her interactive presentation will concentrate on Western and Japanese social and business etiquette. Born in Japan and educated in Asia and the United S...
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Conversations & Loving Prize Presentation with Kip Fulbeck & Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng
Jun 12, 2010
UPDATE: Please note that this program is now sold out. But we will be taking names for the waiting list. Please follow directions listed below. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear directly from two notable individuals, artist/professor/writer/hapa activist Kip Fulbeck and President Obama’s sister/educator/author Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, as they discuss identity, family, and what it means to be multiracial in...
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WOK and ROLL Family Cooking Adventure
Jan 17, 2009
Bring the whole family for this hands-on cooking class of easy and healthy stir fry recipes (WOK) and sushi (ROLL) recipes the whole family will love! $25 members (for one child & one adult); $35 non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations for Wok and Roll, can be made by calling 213.625.0414 at ext.2222. This cooking workshop is brought to you in collaboration with Kidding Around the Kit...
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Fighting for Democracy Educator's Workshop
Jan 12, 2006
Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, December 8th or Thursday, January 12th, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. When visiting FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY, teachers and group leaders facilitate their students' experience in the exhibition space, allowing educators to customtailor an educational focus to meet their curricular goals and to deepen their students' understanding of democracy. Before bringing student groups to...
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Fighting for Democracy Educator's Workshop
Dec 08, 2005
Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, December 8th or Thursday, January 12th, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. When visiting FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY, teachers and group leaders facilitate their students' experience in the exhibition space, allowing educators to custom tailor an educational focus to meet their curricular goals and to deepen their students' understanding of democracy. Before bringing student groups t...
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Gila River
May 17, 2001
Presented by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) Written and directed by Lane Nishikawa Nationally recognized Japanese American playwright Lane Nishikawa was commissioned in 1996 by the Scottsdale Center for the Arts to write a play about the Gila River relocation center during World War II. Intertwining themes of racism, betrayal, patriotism and identity, the play examines the unique cult...
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Asian American Writer's Workshop Readings
Jan 23, 1997
Thursday Evening at the Museum Book Readings Featuring: Russell Leong, Jeff T. Masuda, Reena Sharma, and Irene Suico Soriano Four Los Angeles-based Asian American writers who have appeared in various publications by the New York-based Asian American Writer’s Workshop will be featured. Russell Leong has contributed to numberous anthologies and is currently writing a book of short stories, Phoenix Eyes. Jeff T. M...
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Kaiju vs Heroes - Store
When you’re at JANM to see Kaiju vs Heroes, make sure to stop by the JANM Store for special merchandise related to the exhibition, including exclusives sold only on-site. New items will be available throughout the run of the exhibition. Items available both on-site and online include a new book about and by Mark Nagata called Toy Karma, Eyezon t-shirt, Captain Maxx mug, Kaiju vs Heroes exclusive print, and limited...
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2019 Gala Dinner and Silent Auction - Charter Members
Honoring Our Charter Members The Japanese American National Museum’s 2019 Gala Dinner will pay tribute to its charter members—the first individuals and families to see and believe in the importance of the museum and its enduring role in our democratic society. Those listed here have maintained their charter membership since JANM’s earliest days—in many cases, before the museum was even open. We are incredibly grat...