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Contested Histories Talk with Clement Hanami

2020年04月11日

Learn about the origins and creation of Contested Histories: Art and Artifacts from the Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection, from curator Clement Hanami, in this program and Q&A that was livestreamed on JANM’s YouTube channel. Read about Jack Muro and view his photographs.

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2018年12月01日

Take a tour of JANM’s core exhibition with our knowledgeable docents. This is a great opportunity for first-time visitors, long-time museum members, and everyone in between. Included with museum admission.

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2017年08月05日

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

Textured Lives at Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)

2012年08月18日 - 2012年10月15日

TRAVELING EXHIBITION Bishop Museum Honolulu, Hawaii The experiences of early Issei in Hawai`i are revealed and illuminated through exquisite examples of kimono adapted for life and labor on Hawai`i’s plantations. The exhibition interweaves these priceless textiles from the National Museum’s Permanent Collection with rare oral histories and moving images, photographs, and expert video commentary by scholar Barb...

Special Event: Stan Sakai Signing

2011年10月30日

Stan Sakai will be here for one last book signing on the last day of his exhibition, Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo! Join us on Sunday, October 30, 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Due to time constraints, Stan will only be signing books. Only three books per person at a time. Avoid the lines and buy your books early! (10% discount for National Museum Members!)

Community Builders: Japanese American Activism 1960-1980 (Part 1)

2011年10月08日

The first program in a three part series will deal with the origins, the history, and the future of the Manzanar and Tule Lake Pilgrimages from those that were part of it. Panelists will include, Barbara Takei, Warren Furutani, Stan Shikuma, and Bruce Embrey. The UCLA Nikkei Student Union will moderate the discussion. This program is generously sponsored by The Aratani CARE grant, Asian American Studies Center, UC...

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Spring Flower Greeting Cards

2005年03月26日

Why buy a generic greeting card when you can create your own unique version? Welcome the change of season by designing cards with images of seasonal flowers. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes museum admission and supplies. Reservations recommended.

Personal Reflections: Kenjiro Nomura & Minidoka Camp

1997年10月04日

Artist Kenjiro Nomura captured his experiences in camp visually using whatever materials he could find. His landscapes and portraits of daily rituals have always been treasured by his family for their artistic and historic value. George Nomura, Kenjiro’s son, will share his personal reflections and memories with us. Mitsuye Yamada will read her poetry bringing to life the experiences of Minidoka. Please join us for a...

Transcendients - Heroes

Listed below are the names of the heroes featured in the Transcendients: Heroes at Borders exhibition. Click on their names to learn more about each hero. Kim Abeles Artist and professor Manal J. Aboeleta Public health advocate The Accomplices—Mike Sonksen, Peter Woods, Chiwan Choi Independent Publishing Collective Bernice Akamine Artist, community activist, and ancestral historian Susan B....

Under a Mushroom Cloud - Videos

Seeds: A Message from Kaz Seeds: A Message from Kaz is a short documentary that follows Kazuye Suyeishi (aka Kaz-mama), a Hiroshima A-bomb survivor and life-long peace activist. Born in the United States, Kaz-mama moved to Hiroshima as a child and survived the A-bomb blast when she was 18 years old. After the war, she returned to the United States and later dedicated her life to advocating for peace by talking abo...