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Ohashi: Make Your Own Reusable Chopsticks

2019年06月01日

SOLD OUT Versatile and timeless, chopsticks (ohashi) are a fundamental utensil for many Asian cuisines. In this workshop led by local woodworker Steve Hatanaka, attendees will create their own personal reusable chopsticks. Reusable chopsticks speak to the Japanese concept of mottainai, an effort to not be wasteful. Open to ages 8 and older, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. $16 members, $20 non...

Legacy Society Tea

2017年05月20日

Each year, JANM hosts an exclusive luncheon for the Legacy Society, a group of donors who have included JANM in their will or other estate documents. This year’s event features noted author and law professor Lorraine K. Bannai, who will speak about her work on the landmark Korematsu v. United States coram nobis case. Invitations will be mailed in April. To find out more about the Legacy Society, visit janm.or...

Decoden Phone Case Workshop

2016年10月22日

Join the decoden phone case craze that has swept Japan! Lifestyle personalities and media hosts Chrissa Sparkles and Jon Brence show you how to add sparkly personality to your phone case using cute items such as pearls, bows, rhinestones, and even your favorite characters. $28 members, $35 non-members. Participants must bring their own plain plastic phone case; plenty of decoden materials will be provided. Mu...

Hello Kitty Musubi Workshop

2015年05月07日

This class has been cancelled. Please join us for the Hello Kitty musubi workshop at 7 p.m. Back again by popular demand! Chef and Hello Kitty super-fan Katie Chin teaches how to make adorable and delicious Hello Kitty musubi. $28 members, $35 non-members. Limited to 30 participants. Includes materials and museum admission including Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty.

Members Gallery Talk: Marvels & Monsters

2013年10月10日

Special insight into the creation of Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images in U.S. Comics, 1942 – 1986 will be shared by exhibition curator Jeff Yang during the Members Gallery Talk right before the Preview Reception on Thursday, October 10. RSVP by October 9 to specialevents@janm.org or 213.625.0414 x 2222. Read the full blog article here!

Mine Okubo: Following Her Own Road by Greg Robinson

2009年03月07日

Greg Robinson and Elena Tajima Creef will present excerpts from their new anthology MINE OKUBO: FOLLOWING HER OWN ROAD. They will discuss Miné Okubo's life and work, including the creation and influence of her pioneering camp memoir CITIZEN 13660.

10th Annual Summer Festival on the Courtyard

2008年08月16日

FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate summer at the National Museum with a day of fun activities for the entire family. FREE raffle for Japanese American National Museum Members Join or renew your membership at the event and receive a special gift!

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-up Cards

2005年10月08日

Perfect for invitations or just because—vibrant flowers surprise the recipient of your specially designed greeting cards. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, which includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

Art Talk with Emily Anderson and Flora Ito

2001年06月09日

Emily Anderson, Curatorial Associate at the National Museum, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop conducted by Flora Ito, Education Associate at the National Museum.

Words, Weavings, and Songs

Wakako Yamauchi, Momo Nagano, and Mary Nomura were innocent teenagers when they were sent to concentration camps during World War II. Behind barbed wire, their creative spirits remained undaunted—their lives fortified by art, music, and literature. Directed by John Esaki Produced by Karen L. Ishizuka 34 minutes Funded by a grant from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. This production ...