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  • JANM Young Professionals Network - Little Tokyo Summer Nights

    Aug 15, 2013

    Come mix, mingle, and network with other young professionals during a special evening at JANM. Visible & Invisible: A Hapa Japanese American History will be opened to attendees. Early attendees will be treated to a private tour by co-curators Professor Duncan Williams and Dr. Lily Anne Welty. Food and drinks (including beer, wine, sake, and limited cocktails) will be provided; music will be provided by DJ Roldan; ...

  • 2013 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

    Aug 10, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! This year JANM is excited to be starting a new tradition. Natsumatsuri means “summer festival” in Japanese and we hope you will join us for a day of sharing and learning, as we celebrate old and new traditions with cultural performances, demonstrations, activities, and crafts! Members Only Special perks available for JANM members! Be sure to check in at the front desk to get a member sticker so yo...

  • "The House on Lemon Street: Japanese Pioneers and the American Dream" by Mark Howland Rawitsch

    Aug 03, 2013

    In The House on Lemon Street, historian Mark Rawitsch tells the story of California’s Harada family and their National Historic Landmark house on Lemon Street in Riverside. In 1915 Issei immigrant father Jukichi Harada bought the house in the names of his three youngest children, who were American-born citizens. Neighbors protested because of the family’s Japanese ancestry, the State of California filed suit to ous...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 03, 2013

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

  • Hong Zhang Gallery Talk

    Jul 28, 2013

    Artist Hong Zhang will conduct a gallery discussion of her work featured in the Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter.

  • "Hiro: A Story of Japanese Internment" by Keiko Wright

    Jul 27, 2013

    A Gold Medal winner at the 38th Annual Student Academy Awards, Hiro is a short documentary explores the life of Hiroshi ‘Hiro’ Hoshizaki. A retired grandfather of six, Hiro was incarcerated at the Heart Mountain Relocation during his adolescence. As we follow him on his own journey to confront the events and memories of his past, we learn of his incarceration and the traumatic repercussions this experience has had on...

  • Ruthie’s Craft Class: "Kusudama"

    Jul 27, 2013

    Learn how to make a decorative Kusudama ball and recycled envelope cards! $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission & supplies. RSVP early, 10 students max.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jul 27, 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.

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM PRESENTS TOSHIKO TAKAEZU: THE ART OF CLAY AUG. 6-NOV. 27

    Aug 04, 2005

    The Japanese American National Museum presents Toshiko Takaezu: The Art of Clay beginning August 6, 2005, the first solo exhibition of an artist known for delving into the expressive nature of clay, explorations of closed forms, and innovative painterly glazes. The exhibition features recent works by Takaezu including her signature creation of closed-mouth "pots" which act as three-dimensional canvases; spherical Moo...

  • Give The Gift Of Wheels To The Japanese American National Museum

    Mar 25, 1998

    Do you have a car that is taking up space or collecting dust in your garage? Before you list it in the Classifieds or call your local towing agency, consider donating your motor vehicle to the Japanese American National Museum! The Museum is seeking tax deductible donations for motor vehicles like cars, vans, trucks, campers/RVs, boats, and even motorcycles! Items not in running condition are acceptable, and we’ll ...