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  • STATEMENT: JANM MOURNS THE PASSING OF POET AND ACTIVIST JANICE MIRIKITANI

    Aug 04, 2021

    LOS ANGELES – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of acclaimed poet and longtime community activist Janice Mirikitani. She was 80. “With her husband, the Rev. Cecil Williams, Janice dedicated her life to helping the poor and the oppressed. Together, at Glide Memorial Church, in the Tenderloin section of San Francisco, they were tireless advocates and champions of the Bay Area’s homeles...

  • Two-Day Workshop: Indigo, "Shibori", and the Making of an Offering Bag

    Oct 19, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019

    Saturday–Sunday, October 19–20 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) The first day of this two-day workshop will focus on indigo and shibori dyeing of recycled fabrics and threads. These will then be used the following day to make a replica of a komebukuro, or offering bag. These bags, in which offerings were taken to the local temple, were originally made from either scraps of leftover and reusable household text...

  • Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Beginner Class

    Nov 03, 2018 - Nov 04, 2018

    SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, November 3–4 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Instructor Reiko Nakano will teach participants how to make a necklace of hand-made washi beads floating on a silk thread anchored by tiny knots, along with a playful keychain. Techniques will include washi-wrapping, looping, and wrapping wire. Please bring sharp scissors, a shoebox for supplies, a snack, and a desire to learn. Additional ma...

  • CANCELLED: Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Intermediate Class

    Jul 21, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018

    THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Saturday–Sunday, July 21–22 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This intermediate class is recommended for students who have already taken at least one of the beginning washi workshops. Participants will make a necklace and matching earrings with wooden beads made of two different but complementary washi papers and semi-precious commercial beads. Techniques will include washi-wrapping, c...

  • PANEL OF JOURNALISTS TO DISCUSS NIKKEI NEWSPAPERS' FUTURE ON APRIL 2

    Mar 19, 2011

    The Japanese American National Museum is partnering with four publications to present "From Newsprint to New Media: The Evolving Role of Nikkei Newspapers", a public program about the changing situation of Japanese American vernaculars on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Tateuchi Democracy Forum. Presented as part of the National Museum’s Discover Nikkei series, the program will celebrate the history, discuss...

  • KERRY HADA NAMED TO NATIONAL MUSEUM BOARD OF GOVERNORS

    May 27, 2008

    Attorney Kerry Steven Hada, who maintains his private practice law offices in Englewood, Colorado, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, the largest private nonprofit national organization dedicated to promoting greater understanding for America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. Hada, who was born and ra...

  • Authors of 'the Life of Isamu Noguchi' Reschedule Book Reading-Lecture to March 18 at Japanese American National Museum

    Mar 02, 2006

    Masayo Duus and Peter Duus, who collaborated on the biography, The Life of Isamu Noguchi: Journey without Borders, have rescheduled their book reading and lecture at the Japanese American National Museum to Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m. The program, "An Enduring Odyssey: Masayo and Peter Duus Talk About the Life and Times of Isamu Noguchi", had be scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19, but illness forced its postponement. M...

  • Oral History Workshop -- Part 1 of 3

    Jan 22, 2005

    The Life History Program is an integral part of the National Museum's effort to gather and preserve stories for future generations. This three-part series will offer tools and techniques for collecting family histories. Led by Senior Art Historian Art Hansen, PhD?, the first session covers the interview process, including formulating questions and tips to work effectively with relatives. Onetime workshop fee of $20 f...

  • A Paintbrush, A Cigarette, and A Can of Beer

    Jan 15, 1998

    Featuring: Nancy Uyemura and friends We invite you to an evening of exploration into the life and times of MIKE KANEMITSU. Discover the world of Kanemitsu—his influences, struggles, and at times, identity crisis. Hear from the voices of Kanemitsu’s friends, colleagues, and students as they reflect on this extraordinary artist of Japanese American ancestry. Free. Reservations recommended by January 8.

  • Na Lei O Hawai'i - leis of Hawai'i

    Jun 08, 1997

    Family Activity Celebrate pau kahana (the end of work) on this, the last day of The Kona Coffee Story exhibition. Join members of Ainahau O Kaleiponi and make a fresh floral lei by learning a variety of lei-making techniques. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by May 31.