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35th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

2019年05月03日 - 2019年05月05日

Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, once again brings the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) to JANM for a series of screenings. LAAPFF is the largest film festival in Southern California dedicated to showcasing films by and about Asians and Pacific Islanders from around the world. Established in 1983 by Visual C...

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2017年12月02日

Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Included with museum admission.

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2017年11月04日

Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Included with museum admission.

Two-Day Shibori Mandalas Workshop

2017年02月04日 - 2017年02月05日

Saturday–Sunday, February 4–5 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Mandalas are an infinite source of timeless beauty. Explore their rich possibilities in this contemporary shibori workshop, in which both old and new techniques will be utilized. Vintage kimono silks and new, colorful dyes will be combined to create eye-catching patterns to accent pillows, quilts, and other creative projects. Please wear studio clothing an...

"Starting from Loomis and Other Stories" by Hiroshi Kashiwagi

2014年01月18日

FREE Dr. Lane Ryo Hirabayashi presents a memoir by accomplished writer, playwright, poet, and actor Hiroshi Kashiwagi. Edited with an introduction by Tim Yamamura, the book chronicles Kashiwagi’s confinement at Tule Lake, the stigma of being labeled a “No-No Boy,” and the traumas of racism. Q&A with Kashiwagi and Yamamura to follow. This program is co-sponsored by the Aratani Endowed Chair, UCLA Asian American...

2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

2001年05月13日

May is the month to remember your mom. Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, and workshops. No reservations necessary Photo Decoration Workshop Create a special photo project in honor of your mother.

Members’ Reception at the National Museum

2000年07月28日

Upper-level Members’ Reception and Exhibition Preview to celebrate the opening of Allen Say's Journey: The Art and Words of a Children's Book Author. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 213.830.5656.

Eating Together

Eating Together: Food in Japanese America Coming in 2026 JANM is thrilled to announce that the Museum is launching a major project exploring food and Japanese American culture! Food is one of the most exciting and important expressions of culture, identity, and creativity. To be a savvy global consumer is to appreciate and know all types of cuisines. And Asian Americans are leading the transformation o...

Cruising J-Town—Resources

Explore the world of cars and trucks as powerful vehicles for personal expression, collective identity, and social mobility. Read stories and watch videos that share stories related to the exhibition. Check back as we add more content throughout the run of the exhibition (July 31 through November 12, 2025).CRUISING J-TOWN: DETOURS—Articles and testimonials related to the personal, family, and community stories and hi...

Kaiju vs Heroes - Kaiju-Con

Saturday, June 15, 2019 11 a.m.–5 p.m. In conjunction with Kaiju vs Heroes, JANM is hosting a day-long Kaiju-Con that will include a vendor hall, workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations all related to kaiju and Japanese toys. The day will culminate in a special free outdoor screening at 8:30 p.m., on JANM’s plaza of Mothra vs. Godzilla from 1964. Videos from three of the Kaiju-Con sessions are v...