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Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2018年11月24日

SOLD OUT Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants. This tour is sold out. Our next scheduled tours a...

A Conversation with Lela Lee

2013年10月19日

Lela Lee, author and artist of the comic book series, Angry Little Girls, will discuss her comics and their impact on Asian Americans and beyond. Purchase the Angry Little Girls books from the Museum Store >>

5th Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique

2013年10月05日

Enjoy the popular showcase of unique, handcrafted merchandise. Proceeds to benefit JANM’s educational programs. Free Boutique admission; free Museum admission with a $10 minimum Boutique purchase plus discounts at participating Little Tokyo restaurants (October 5 only).

Exhibition Closing: MIXED—EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 17

2010年09月26日

Please Note: This show has been extended two weeks! Mixed will now be closing on October 17. MIXED: Portraits of Multiracial Kids by Kip Fulbeck closes.

Shibori Workshop with Yoshiko Akane

2009年05月24日

Learn the ancient Japanese art of colorful shibori dyeing with Yoshiko Akane. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission.

Target Free Family Saturday: What's Cooking?

2009年04月11日

FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate shared traditions and family fun cooking demonstration, activities and workshops within the Asian American community. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Decorate your own apron for when things get messy. Roll a candle that looks like a...

El Mexico Mas Cercano A Japon

2009年04月04日

The documentary directed and produced by Shinpei Takeda reveals rather unknown history of a Japanese community in Tijuana that has existed since the 1920s.

Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: American Girl's Oshi-e

2002年09月14日

Join Shibata sensei and learn how to construct American dolls out of rice paper.

Shamisen Concert

1997年07月27日

Artists in Residence Performance Series Featuring: Lillian Nakano, Glenn Horiuchi and the Museum Shamisen Ensemble The Museum presents the fourth in a series of shamisen (Japanese, three-stringed instrument) performances by California Arts Council recipients and Museum resident artists, Lillian Nakano, shamisen instructor and Glenn Horiuchi, Asian Improv recording artist. Joining the pair will be th...

Japanese Americans in Sumo

1997年07月05日

From the 1930s to the 1950s, sumo wrestling emerged as a popular sport among the Nisei (second generation Japanese Americans), especially for those in Hawaii, Los Angeles, and the San Joaquin Valley. Join Brian Niiya, curator of the exhibition Sumo U.S.A.: Wrestling the Grand Tradition as he moderates a panel of Japanese American sumo wrestlers who participated in this fascinating sport prior to World War II and i...