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Kojiya Cooking Workshop with Myoho Asari and Sonoko Sakai

2013年05月25日

Since ancient times, rice has been the most important crop in Japan. Every village had a shrine where people would go to pray for a good harvest and good health. Where there was a shrine, there was a koji-maker, who used the koji mold to ferment rice, wheat and soy beans to produce such Japanese staples as sake, soy sauce, miso, rice vinegar, and amazake (a fermented rice drink). Amazake is traditionally served at ...

Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Rice Delights

2013年01月12日

This tour will bring you to the local shops and restaurants of Little Tokyo for an opportunity to sample all things rice! The stops will highlight foods such as arare, onigiri, and rice milk. $40 members, $50 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

Sushi Class with the Sushi Chef Institute

2012年09月29日

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled. A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home! Includes how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations. $60 members; $70 non-members, includes admission and supplies. RSVP early, 20 students max.

Anime Day on the Plaza

2008年02月10日

FREE, no reservations required Join us for this special collaboration between MOCA and the National Museum with special screenings, discussions, and activities around the art form that has inspired the work of artists like Takashi Murakami.

Big Drum: Taiko in the United States at ONLC (Portland, OR)

2006年06月16日 - 2006年08月27日

TRAVELING EXHIBITION Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (ONLC) Portland, OR 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. The exhibition is being adapted for display at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Cente...

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.

Taiko For Families

2005年07月17日

The National Museum celebrates the opening of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States with a bang! Join other families for a fun, interactive, and informative taiko lesson followed by a lively, on-the-spot jam session.

Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: "Sumi-e" Flowers

2004年10月23日

Draw California's state flower, the poppy, using the art of Sumi-e. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

Shipwrecked: Adventure on the High Seas

2003年11月02日

Become an explorer today! Imagination takes center stage as kids of all ages will discover what it was like to sail the high seas in the nineteenth century. All day.

Gila River

July 20, 1942 – November 10, 1945“There’s not much you can do there. You learn real quickly that this life is a little different. And I think you also learn that complaining isn’t going to get you anything.”—Yoshimi MatsuuraGila River was built in the arid desert valley of Southern Arizona. In the beginning, dust storms blew like blizzards through the camp. Masayo Arii recalls how “the strong winds would come up and ...