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JANM’s Discover Nikkei Project Seeks Stories About Family for Nikkei Chronicles 14

2025年05月01日

Editors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. LOS ANGELES, CA – Discover Nikkei, a web-based project of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) that promotes connections and understanding among the global Japanese diaspora, announces the 14th edition of its Nikkei Chronicles special series, an annual, themed ...

My Man Kono—JANM Night at Pan Asian Rep (New York)

2025年02月28日

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, New York, presents the World Premiere of My Man Kono through March 9, 2025.Join JANM Members and friends during JANM Night for an exciting performance of My Man Kono and a special talk-back and reception with playwright Philip W. Chung, director Jeff Liu, and the actors as part of JANM on the Go.In pursuit of the American Dream, Japanese émigré Toraichi Kono becomes a loyal confidante of ...

Ireichō National Tour Launch in Washington, DC

2025年02月18日 - 2025年02月21日

The national tour of the Ireichō will launch in Washington DC, where Executive Order 9066 that led to the mass incarceration of the Japanese American community on the Pacific Coast was issued, presented in conjunction with the National Archives and Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for Day of Remembrance.Tuesday, February 18National Archives 2025 Day of Remembrance program including panel discussion a...

JANM AWARDED TWO CCLPEP EDUCATION GRANTS THAT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF HAYAMI DIARY, CAMP YOUTH CLUBS EXHIBITIONS

2020年06月10日

Los Angeles, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announced that it is the recipient of two grants from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP) that will support the development of exhibitions on the diary and letters of Nisei Stanley Hayami and on the Japanese American youth clubs that were organized in the World War II concentration camps. The Hayami project was awarded $100,00...

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...

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...