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  • "Hinamatsuri" Afternoon Tea

    Mar 01, 2014

    Mothers, daughters, ladies (and men in their lives) of all ages are welcome to bring their dolls and join us for afternoon tea at the Chado Tea Room to celebrate Hinamatsuri. Known as Doll’s Festival or Girl’s Day, Hinamatsuri is a special day in Japan where families celebrate the health and happiness of their young daughters. Hina dolls will be on display for the duration of the event, only for event attendees. ...

  • Private Tours of Collections

    Mar 01, 2014

    By appointment only, all month long Upper Level President’s & Chairman’s Circle Members are invited to experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the world’s largest collection of Japanese American artifacts. Your on-going support helps maintain this unique collection that chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history. Contact Charlien Church at cchurch@janm.org or 213.830.5676 to reserve a personalized t...

  • Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Town Hall, Film Showing, Panel Discussion

    Feb 22, 2014

    Meet the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation leadership for a Town Hall, during which time Congresswoman Judy Chu, from California's 27th District, will give remarks and the Foundation will recognize Nancy Araki, JANM's recently retired Director of Community Affairs. Afterwards, join us for the premiere of the extended version of Witness: The Legacy of Heart Mountain by ABC Reporter David Ono and Producer Jeff MacIntyr...

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony: "Sado"

    Feb 22, 2014

    Master Hamano from Urasenke and her “Hamano Shachu” group will perform the Japanese tea ceremony, sado, with authentic teawares, beautiful kimonos, and traditional furniture. Ceremony to be accompanied by an English guide explaining the subtleties of the performance.

  • Origami with Ruthie Kitagawa: "Hinamatsuri" Cards

    Feb 22, 2014

    Make a Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) greeting card for your friends and family. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies. RSVP is required; 12 participants max.

  • Collections Highlight

    Feb 22, 2014

    Contributing Level Members and above ($150 plus) are invited to join our new Curator of History Lily Anne Welty, Ph.D. for a talk regarding the Calvin and George Saito Collection. Artifacts and correspondences between the brothers, who were members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and their father will bring their story to life. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5657.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 22, 2014

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Community Day of Remembrance

    Feb 15, 2014

    Pay-what-you-can! GENERATIONS SPEAK OUT: IMPACTS OF E.O. 9066 The annual Day of Remembrance commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which enabled the military to forcibly remove and incarcerate 120,000 Japanese American men, women and children. This devastating experience to the Issei and Nisei continues to impact our multigenerational community ...

  • Anti-Asian Bias in Academia, Is it a Problem?

    Feb 12, 2014

    FREE Reserve Now--Space is Limited Please Join Community Advocates, Inc. and 89.3 KPCC at a Live Taping of the Award-Winning "AirTalk With Larry Mantle: Are Quotas Back? Anti-Asian Bias in Higher Education, Is it Real?" Studies suggest that Asian students at highly selective universities have mean SAT scores considerably higher than their white and black classmates yet are rejected at a disproportionate ...

  • The Adventures of Sikh Captain America

    Feb 08, 2014

    FREE! In June 2013, cartoonist Vishavjit Singh dressed up as Sikh Captain America and was photographed around New York City. He will share the reactions—both positive and negative—that he received on his adventure, followed by a cartoon workshop.