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  • "Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful" by Yuriko Gamo Romer

    Nov 16, 2013

    This full-length documentary chronicles the life long journey of Keiko Fukuda’s decision to defy thousands of years of tradition, choose her own path, and become judo history’s only woman to attain the pinnacle 10th degree. A live demonstration of “Ju-no-kata”, a signature form of Fukuda-Sensei, will precede the film screening and will be performed by Robin Fernandez and Charmaine Galvez, with narration by Greg Fe...

  • "Shibori" Techniques with Shibori Girl

    Nov 16, 2013 - Nov 17, 2013

    Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 This two-day workshop, on the 16th and 17th, will continue to explore more shibori techniques such as combining stitching, tying, and direct application of dyes on silk. We will look at the work of Ichiku Kubota and will create an ichiku tsujigahana style scarf. $70 members, $90 non-members, an additional $45 materials fee (cash only) collected at the beginning of class. Ske...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 16, 2013

    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.

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Vegetarian

    Nov 16, 2013

    Join our walk to learn about the role Japanese produce farmers played in Little Tokyo history while sampling vegetables such as kabocha, konyaku, and edamame from neighborhood shops.  Comfortable walking shoes recommended. $45 Members; $55 non-members, includes admission. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • Go For Broke

    Nov 12, 2013 - Mar 02, 2014

    Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts chronicles the history of Japanese American Nisei soldiers from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service who served during World War II to prove their loyalty to the nation that had disowned them. Japanese American soldiers of the 100th and 442nd fought in eight brutal campaigns across Europe, recei...

  • Member Preview for "Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts"

    Nov 10, 2013

    Members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts before it opens to the public. Program will include remarks by Eric Saul, Director, Japanese American Wartime History Project. To RSVP, contact specialevents@janm.org or 213.625.0414 x2222.

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Awesome Autumn

    Nov 09, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate the season at our Autumn-themed Target Day! SCHEDULE: 11AM – 2PM: Kidding Around the Kitchen is pleased to help welcome Awesome Autumn with a fabulous make-it-yourself Festive Fall Salad using the best that the fall harvest has to offer. 11AM - 3PM: Calling all comic book readers! Come relax and read in our Comic Book Lounge in celebration of the Marvels and Monsters exhibition. ...

  • ‘GO FOR BROKE: JAPANESE AMERICAN SOLDIERS FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS’ OPENS NOVEMBER 12

    Nov 05, 2013

    Los Angeles – The Japanese American National Museum will present the exhibition Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts from November 12, 2013 to March 2, 2014. Go For Broke chronicles the history of Japanese American Nisei soldiers from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service who served during World War II to prove their loyalty to the nat...

  • "Unexpected Journeys: Remarkable Stories of Japanese in America"

    Nov 02, 2013

    FREE! For the past year and a half, the NITTO TIRES Video Life History Project has captured previously unrecorded stories that reveal the striking diversity of the Japanese experience in America. This screening will present highlights of recent video interviews conducted with Kibei, Nisei, and post World War II Issei whose stories offer fresh perspectives on Japanese America. Sponsored by NITTO TIRE U.S.A. I...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Nov 02, 2013

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with our knowledgeable Museum docents.