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  • American Inquisition: The Hunt for Japanese American Disloyalty in World War II

    Dec 01, 2007

    by Eric L. Muller Ever the astute researcher and engaging writer, University of North Carolina Professor of Law, Eric Muller, has written a thought provoking book that tells the story of the government bureaucracy that existed between 1943 and 1945, adjudicating which Americans of Japanese ancestry were "loyal" and which were "disloyal." Light reception to follow.

  • Members Appreciation Holiday Shopping Days

    Dec 01, 2007

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below]. The National Mu...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 24, 2007

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Koi Live Auction

    Nov 18, 2007

    At the Long Beach/Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, California State University, Long Beach Purchase healthy, beautiful koi fish at affordable prices. Auction preview, 11:30 AM; auction, 12-Noon. $3 bidding participation fee. FREE to National Museum members (valid membership card must be presented) For more information call (562) 985-5930 or visit www.csulb.edu/~jgarden.

  • Meet Author Cynthia Kadohata

    Nov 15, 2007

    At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE! Edgar Award-winning author Naomi Hirahara joins Newberry Award-winning author of Weedflower, Cynthia Kadohata, in conversation.

  • The First Battle: The Battle for Equality in War-Time Hawaii

    Nov 10, 2007

    by Tom Coffman With war fears rising, a Council for Inter-racial Unity was organized in Honolulu in 1939 in support of Hawai`i's large Japanese ancestry community. When 120,000 people were incarcerated, a behind-the-scenes battle for justice and equality--reaching as far as the White House--set Hawai`i on a different course. Conversation with filmmaker Tom Coffman and Dr. Richard Kosaki follows screening. Present...

  • Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Nov 10, 2007

    As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

  • Flower Power!

    Nov 10, 2007

    Target Free Family Saturday Celebrate the beauty of flowers and all things blooming during this free and fun family day for kids of all ages! Create beautiful and everlasting blooms using the most unusual materials. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. 2007 Target Free Family Saturdays July 14 - ...

  • A Celebration of Japanese American Culture

    Nov 10, 2007

    At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE! National Museum volunteers Ruthie Kitagawa (origami), Hal Keimi (taiko), and Rodney Kageyama (storytelling) share their expertise with the citizens of Glendale in this festive celebration of Japanese American culture.

  • Reclaiming Lives Turned Upside Down

    Nov 08, 2007

    FREE! At the Glendale Public Library Mitch Maki, dean of the college of Health and Human Services, California State University Dominguez Hills, moderates a panel with National Museum volunteers and docents, June Aoki, Richard "Babe" Karasawa, Mas Matsumoto, and author Julie Otsuka.