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Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Kaiju vs Heroes"

2018年09月15日

In California in the 1970s, Mark Nagata was living an all-American childhood when an aunt and uncle serving on a US military base in Japan sent him a box filled with colorful kaiju and hero toys. For Nagata, those toys and the artwork of their packaging inspired him to study art, to zealously collect vintage Japanese vinyl toys, and to become a toy designer himself. Join Mark Nagata for a gallery tour during which...

Upper Level Members and VIP Reception: "Kaiju vs Heroes"

2018年09月14日

Members at the Sustaining Level and above are invited to preview Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata’s Journey through the World of Japanese Toys before it opens to the public. See hundreds of dazzling vintage and contemporary Japanese vinyl toys, providing a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Program with a light reception to follow. Invitations were mailed in early August. Contact membership@janm.org to upgrade yo...

"Folding Paper" Exhibition Tour

2012年06月02日

Walkthrough of Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami with curator Meher McArthur. PLEASE NOTE We are limiting this tour to 25 people total. If you are interested in joining the tour, please RSVP. When making a reservation, e-mail rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414 at least 48 hours prior to the event. Include the name, date, and time of the program, as well as your name and the total in your party.

New Shibori Workshop with Shibori Girl

2012年03月03日

After spending the last two workshops immersed in indigo, this workshop will be all about COLOR! Come spend the afternoon learning and practicing shibori techniques on silk. Each participant will receive a variety pack of silk fabrics to experiment with plus a white silk scarf blank to dye and wear home. We'll also dye some ribbons and trims and see some samples of how they can be used to make lovely floral embelli...

NATIONAL MUSEUM TO CHANGE PUBLIC HOURS FOR STORE, HNRC, VISITS TO GALLERIES

2009年01月18日

The Japanese American National Museum announced that it will reduce the number of days and times it will be open to the public as a direct response to the current economic downturn that is affecting every business and nonprofit organization in the country. Beginning on February 1, 2009, the National Museum and the Museum Store will be open to the public on Thursdays from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and on Fridays, Saturday...

Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

2008年03月08日

Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Saturday, March 8, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Lunch provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civil...

Kaoru Watanabe and Shoji Kameda

2005年10月06日

Inspired by images from the National Museum's collection of photographs, Kodo's Kaoru Watanabe and On Ensemble's Shoji Kameda have created an evening of music that showcases the singular beauty of the fue (Japanese flute) and taiko.

Reds, Whites, And Blues Presented by Triumvirate Pi Theatre to be Performed at Japanese American National Museum, July 31-August 3

2003年07月31日

Two former classmates encounter each other at a luxury hotel. One is a privileged guest, the other a dissatisfied maid. Although the two women have gone on seemingly divergentpaths, both must confront the ramifications of their Asian American identities in the production of Reds, Whites, and Blues. Join Japanese American playwright/director Leslie K. Gray and Triumvirate Pi Theatre (TriPi) as they present Reds...

2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

2001年07月08日

Tea is a beverage tradition enjoyed around the world. Spend the afternoon learning more about the culture of tea! No reservations necessary. Tea Presentation & Tasting Learn more about the teas of Asia and the "New Asian" teas, such as boba, that have become so popular. Enjoy a sample sip of many kinds of hot & cold teas! Sugimoto Exhibition Gallery Tour for Families This special Curator-led Gallery Tour intr...

Sumo U.S.A.

1997年07月03日 - 1997年11月30日

Though known as the national sport of Japan, sumo has a long history in the United States. Prior to World War II, the story of sumo in the U.S. is a Japanese American one, where it played an important and largely forgotten role in many Japanese American communities in Hawai‘i and on the West Coast. This exhibition traces the history of sumo in Hawai‘i from its Japanese American roots to its current popularity and ...