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2025 Benefit & Online Auction

2025年04月12日

Celebrate our critical past, dynamic present, and ambitious future in the heart of downtown Los Angeles at Unlocking the Future, JANM’s 2025 Benefit and Online Auction. Embark on a major renovation with us to amplify our stories, inspire a more just future, and honor the legacy of the Japanese American community.Enjoy a special live performance by Judith Hill and celebrate the legacies of inspirational community lead...

JANM MOURNS THE PASSING OF AMERICAN HERO, SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE

2012年12月17日

Japanese American National Museum’s statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye: “The Japanese American community is deeply saddened by this loss,” said Dr. G.W. (Greg) Kimura, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum. “Senator Daniel K. Inouye is irreplaceable. He embodies the very best of our community and our nation. He fought with valor and distinction on the battlefield and h...

History & Culture of Japanese Pastries, the Chocolate Alternative

2011年11月19日

Free with Admission! Tokyo based pastry chef Chikara Mizukami and food writer Sonoko Sakai will discuss the healthful aspects of Japanese pastries, perspectives on Japanese pastries and tea, and Japanese influence on Western pastries. Chikara Mizukami was born in Yamanashi prefecture. He comes from a family of wagashi makers. Traditionally, it is the oldest son who inherits the business and the younger sons wi...

LESSONS FROM AMERICA’S PAST IMPORTANT TO RECALL ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

2011年09月05日

By Norman Y. Mineta and Gordon Yamate Ten years ago, the United States was shaken by the September 11th terrorist attacks upon New York City and Washington, D.C. In the immediate aftermath, the Japanese American National Museum contemplated its role in response to these unthinkable events. Clearly, more than our country’s national security was under attack. Our way of life as a democratic, open society was being c...

"The Shifting Grounds of Race" by Scott Kurashige

2011年07月30日

Los Angeles has attracted intense attention as a "world city" characterized by multiculturalism and globalization. Yet, little is known about the historical transformation of a place whose leaders proudly proclaimed themselves white supremacists less than a century ago. In The Shifting Grounds of Race, Scott Kurashige highlights the role African Americans and Japanese Americans played in the social and political stru...

Bringing the Circle Together: Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

2009年12月17日

Free Screening of Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier The shocking, true story of Leonard Peltier, the American Indian leader locked away for life, convicted of the alleged murder of two FBI agents during a bloody shoot-out on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975. Around the world his trial and conviction have been denounced as a sham. The heart of the film, is a detailed painstaking account of Peltier's harrowing ...

Eyes & Ears: A Night of Asian American Hip Hop

2008年10月17日 - 2009年10月18日

9 pm to 1 am Performances start at 10 pm A live show featuring the best of Asian American/Pacific Islander hip-hop music and culture. This concert features internationally known hip-hop legend Jin the MC from 106 & Park fame, as well as up-and-coming rapper Camino and R&B sensation Sheri. Clothing and lifestyle giants, Teruo Artistry and E.G.R. - EngineeRED by REMY, will also be there for a special once-in-a...

Fugetsudo 100th Anniversary of Little Tokyo Confection Shop

2003年11月29日

In honor of the 100th anniversary of this Little Tokyo landmark, a slide show presentation and conversation with the family of Fugetsudo will explore the history of this confectionary business and its impact on the community. It will also shed light on how a Japanese American family-run business has endured for a century, overcoming the World War II incarceration and other obstacles. A mochi pounding and fortune c...

Nakahama Manjiro's Tale of Discovery Play

2003年11月02日

11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Join us for this special interactive performance where select audience members become part of the show! Participants will don period costumes in this adventure that will transport players to a deserted island in the Pacific to Hawai`i, Massachusetts, and California during the Gold Rush.

"Welcome Weekend" Highlights Opening Of Pavilion

1999年01月01日

The Japanese American National Museum will celebrate the Public Opening of its new 85,000-square-foot expansion Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo with a festive "Welcome Weekend" on Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, January 24 including a series of community performances, workshops, demonstrations, and storytelling. Saturday will begin the Welcome Weekend with a morning Community Dedication, a Com...