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From Japan to Mexico: A Nikkei Story from Veracruz

2018年09月29日

Julio Mizzumi Guerrero Kojima and Belen Torres Morales are descendants of immigrants who left Japan to work in the sugar plantations in Veracruz, Mexico, in the early 1900s. They are musicians with expertise in the Fandango, a tradition specific to Veracruz that is rooted in community convening and participation. They also are part of an environmental/community gardening project in Veracruz called Jardin Kojima. ...

"Tatau" Opening Day Celebration

2016年07月30日

Join us for the opening day of Tatau! Our daylong celebration will include: 12 p.m.: Traditional Samoan ‘ava ceremony 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Live tattooing demonstrations by exhibiting artists Su‘a Sulu‘ape Peter, Sulu‘ape Si‘i Liufau, Tuigamala Andy Tauafiafi, Mike Fatutoa, and Sulu‘ape Steve Looney 1:30 p.m.–2:10 p.m.: Remarks by Ann Burroughs, JANM Interim President and CEO; exhibition curator Takahiro “Ryudai...

A Chat with Tommy Lasorda and Scott Akasaki

2014年09月06日

If you missed the program, you can watch it online on JANM’s YouTube channel. Scott Akasaki, the Dodgers’ Director of Team Travel, will engage former team manager and Hall-of-Famer Tommy Lasorda in an intimate discussion of Lasorda’s role as a baseball ambassador to Japan and other countries. Lasorda began his career as a major league player before moving on to a storied lifelong associatio...

The Randall Park Show

2009年12月11日

See the premier of comedian and actor Randall Park’s new one man show about the trials and tribulations of being an Asian American in Hollywood today. For more information, please email randallparkshow@gmail.com.

Big Drum

2005年07月14日 - 2006年01月08日

Big Drum: Taiko in the United States explores the growing phenomenon of taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble performances through the use of several media presentations, historic photographs, artifacts, and even interactive opportunities for the whole family. Group taiko performance only developed in post-war Japan and the United States and Japanese Americans played a major role in its growing popularity. With few models t...

Japanese American National Museum Annual Dinner March 29th

2003年03月29日

The Japanese American National Museum will hold its 2003 Gala Dinner with the theme, "Honoring the Family Business: Building the American Dream", on Saturday, March 29, at the Century Plaza Hotel, with 71 Nikkei three-generation family businesses representing seven different states set for recognition. Family businesses have proven to be the backbone of Japanese American communities throughout the United State...

ROBERT MURASE - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

1998年10月21日

Robert Murase designed the rock and water garden for the new Pavilion at the Japanese American National Museum. With more than 30 years experience as a landscape architect, Mr. Murase has designed courtyards and unique spaces for museums, libraries, hospitals, schools, and municipal buildings. He has also been responsible for the master planning and design for visitor and resort complexes, university campuses and p...

Memory Candles

1998年02月08日

Family Art Workshop Remembering and honoring your ancestors is an important part of building a strong personal and community life. Join artist Tony Osumi in creating and decorating your own eight-inch divinity candles with family photos and written memories of family members who have passed away. All are encouraged to bring family photos, letters and any written text that brings memories of a relative. Reservat...

Fall into Sumi-e

1997年11月08日

Fall is the season of change and reflection. Experience the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting). with resident artist Ryoko Shibata. Free with Museum admision. Reservations required by November 5. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

Big Drum Articles—Kenny Endo

Kenny Endo: Connecting to Heritage through Music Working with artists in various genres, he has paved new directions in using the traditional taiko, bringing a refreshing and creative approach to music through his background in western, ethnic, and traditional Japanese drumming. —from the Taiko Center of the Pacific website Taiko has played a significant role in Japan’s music history, appearing in ...