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Two-Day Workshop: Continuing Explorations in "Shibori" and Indigo

2019年12月07日 - 2019年12月08日

SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, December 7–8 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, continue working with indigo and shibori dyeing using a broad selection of beautiful fabrics, both vintage and unique. Shibori techniques of itajime, arashi, nui, and more will be practiced with both new and continuing students, with a focus on combining techniques. $72 members, $90 n...

Film Screening—"Sunsets" (1997)

2019年03月01日

FREE JANM, Giant Robot, and CHOPSO are proud to present the restored, high definition director’s cut of Sunsets, the 1997 Asian American New Wave indie classic and first feature by the team of Michael Aki and Eric Nakamura. In this drama, Dave and Mark are two high school buddies living in Watsonville, California. Dave works in a comic book store, while Mark is preparing to go to college in the fall. When...

"What We Carried" Exhibition Tour

2018年07月28日

Join us for a gallery tour of What We Carried: Fragments & Memories of Iraq & Syria. Limited to 25 participants. $12 general, free for JANM members. Museum admission included.

Perseverance at Newcastle Museum (Newcastle, AUSTRALIA)

2017年02月09日 - 2017年04月30日

TRAVELING EXHIBITION Newcastle Museum Newcastle, AUSTRALIA Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World is a groundbreaking photographic exhibition that explores the master craftsmanship of traditional Japanese tattoos and their enduring influence on modern tattoo practices. Even as Japanese-style tattooing has moved into the mainstream, it remains an enigmatic and misunderstood art fo...

Asian Americans in the Media

2013年10月16日

FREE - Pre-registration required Click here to register Despite breakthroughs in casting and writing for characters and actors of color, biased images and portrayals still exist that perpetuate negative stereotypes. A panel of leading actors and critics examine the images of Asians in film and on TV. Q&A to follow. Panelist Biographies: David Ono Emmy award winning journalist, Ono is co-anchor of ABC7 Eyew...

Little Tokyo Sushi Graze

2012年10月06日

This walk will introduce you to some of the many varieties of sushi. Each will be sampled during a cultural graze of Little Tokyo. The stops will highlight a different kind of sushi along with the unique history of the food and the neighborhood. $70 Members; $80 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

'WELLNESS AS A GLOBAL SOLUTION: A LOOK AT KEIRO' PROGRAM SET FOR JANM SEPT. 18

2011年09月15日

The Japanese American National Museum’s award-winning Web site Discover Nikkei will present a special public program in collaboration with Keiro Senior HealthCare, "Wellness as a Global Solution: A Look at Keiro", on Sunday, September 18, beginning at 2 p.m. This year, Keiro marks its 50th Anniversary since its founding back in 1961 when it was organized to meet the needs of Japanese American seniors by providing ...

NATIONAL MUSEUM SETS 2011 ANNUAL GALA DINNER FOR APRIL 16 AT J.W. MARRIOTT HOTEL

2011年01月04日

The Japanese American National Museum announced that its 2011 Annual Gala Dinner and Silent Auction set for Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel at L.A. LIVE, will have the theme, "Continuing Family Stories: The Expanding Nikkei Community." The gala dinner, the largest fundraising event for the National Museum, will highlight some of the contributions and stories of Nikkei in the post-World War II ...

NATIONAL MUSEUM RECEIVES IMLS MEDAL FROM 1ST LADY

2010年12月17日

The Japanese American National Museum was presented the Institute of Museums and Library Services’ (IMLS) National Medal, the nation’s highest honor for museums, by First Lady Michelle Obama in ceremonies at the White House on Friday, December 17, 2010. The National Medal was accepted by National Museum President & CEO Akemi Kikumura Yano, Board Chairman Emeritus Ernest Doizaki, and community member Paul Takemoto. ...

DOCUMENTARY ON HOME RUN BASEBALL DISPUTE SET FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

2009年11月06日

The documentary, "Up for Grabs: The Hysterical Battle for the Bonds Ball", which outlines the outlandish dispute between two individuals who claimed ownership of the baseball that San Francisco Giants’ Barry Bonds hit for his record 73rd home run, will be screened at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, November 15, at 2 p.m. In 2001, Bonds broke Mark McGwire’s major league baseball record of 70 home...