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JANM Congratulates June Kuramoto, 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow

2024年03月18日

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) applauds June Kuramoto who is a recipient of the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow. Since 1982, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has presented this award—the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts—to recognize individuals whose dedication and artistry contribute to the growth and preservation of diverse cultural traditions in the...

Let’s Get It Right! Replacing World War II Euphemistic Language: The Retelling of the Nikkei Incarceration Experience

2011年08月27日

The program will deal with the urgent need to promote the use of accurate terminology in describing the WW II incarceration experience of people of Japanese descent. Mako Nakagawa who promoted the JACL resolution from its inception with the Seattle JACL Chapter, and on to gaining unanimous support from the National JACL Board and overwhelming supportive vote from the National JACL Council. The primary goal of this r...

Class of 1997 Asian American New Wave Reunion Round Table

2009年10月03日

FREE! Please join us for the round table discussion with Michael Aki, Chris Chan Lee, Quentin Lee, Justin Lin, Eric Nakamura and Rea Tajiri at 9:30PM on Saturday Oct 3, 2009 after the free 8PM screening of SHOPPING FOR FANGS at ID FIlm Fest (www.idfilmfest.org): The round table will be moderated by Giant Robot's Martin Wong. A free after party will follow with sake provided by Sho Chiku Bai. The round tab...

Fresh Words and Actions: "Prince of Dehli Palace" by Ravi Kapoor

2003年02月27日

Performing Arts Series Held Every Fourth Thursday The story of Hamlet set in a curry house. Following a father's demise by a poisoned pickle and a mother's remarriage to the father's twin, a son searches for one good memory of the dead man's worth amongst the turmeric stained dishes, the pungent losses, and the salted scars he left behind. But in the process, can he remain true to his own values or will he just be...

Special Educator Open House to celebrate opening of "Boyle Heights"

2002年09月19日

Educators are invited to drop in for a complimentary open house of Boyle Heights: The Power of Place. Meet the exhibition team, receive activity guides and sign-up for school tours. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Allyson Nakamoto at 213.830.5626. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

The Magical World of Children’s Books—2nd Sunday for Families

2000年10月08日

What makes a good children's book? How do the illustrator and author work together to tell a story? How do you get your children interested in reading these books? An afternoon of informative discussions for adults and fun activities for kids.

‘WELCOME WEEKEND’ HIGHLIGHTS OPENING OF PAVILION FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM JAN. 23-24

1999年01月01日

LOS ANGELES—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, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24 including a series of community performances, workshops, demonstrations and storytelling. Saturday will begin the Welcome Weekend with a morning Community Dedication, a Co...

Sights Unseen: The Photographic Constructions of Masumi Hayashi - Events

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

Living in Color: The Art of Hideo Date - Events

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo - Events

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.