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George Takei Launches His New Book at JANM on June 14, 2025

2025年06月06日

Images are available at janm.org/press/galleryWHAT:Celebrate the release of It Rhymes with Takei, the new graphic memoir from George Takei! George has shown the world many faces but until October 27, 2005, there was always one piece missing—one face he did not show the world. Now he shares the full story of his life in the closet, his decision to come out as gay at sixty-eight, and how that moment transformed everyth...

New Film on Legendary Filmmaker Robert A. Nakamura to have Los Angeles Premiere May 3

2025年04月18日

Editors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announces the Los Angeles premiere of Third Act on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center as part of the 41st LA Asian Pacific Film Festival presented by Visual...

JANM ANNOUNCES SUSAN MORITA AND KENNETH A. PICERNE TO ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2021年02月22日

Los Angeles, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has added Susan Morita and Kenneth A. Picerne to its Board of Trustees. New board trustees are carefully selected to help the Museum further its mission and to inspire, educate, and cultivate understanding of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. “We are pleased to welcome Susan Morita and Kenneth A. Picer...

Online Conversation and Q&A—Houses for Peace: Exploring the Legacy of Floyd Schmoe

2020年08月05日

FREE Wednesday, August 5: 7 P.M. (PDT) | 4 p.m. (HST) Thursday, August 6: 11 a.m. (JST) In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, join a conversation on what today’s audiences can learn and build on from the story of Floyd Schmoe, a lifelong grassroots activist for peace. The conversation will build on the documentary Houses for Peace (2018), that tells the story of Schmoe, who ...

STATEMENT BY ANN BURROUGHS, JANM PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON THE PASSING OF DEAN MATSUBAYASHI, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LITTLE TOKYO SERVICE CENTER

2019年09月07日

"On behalf of the Trustees, Governors, Staff, Volunteers, and Supporters of the Japanese American National Museum, I wanted to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Dean Matsubayashi and to the Little Tokyo Service Center on his recent passing. "As the Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), Dean built on the foundations laid by his predecessor and mentor Bill Wat...

Year of the Labbit Opening Night

2011年07月14日

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Year of the Labbit Custom Show! It’s FREE and you’ll have an opportunity to meet many of the artists—including Stan Sakai, Kip Fulbeck, Christina Conway, Kathy Yoshihara, and Edwin Ushiro!

The Art of Tea Ceremony

2002年08月18日

Demonstration The Ogasawara-ryu Sencha School will demonstrate the art of tea ceremony using fine green tea leaves. The practice of tea ceremony helps to develop concentration and appreciation of beauty. 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

2002年05月15日

10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

History of North American Taiko

2001年06月30日

Lecture Featuring: Pamela Okano, Director of Hinode Taiko, Stan Shikuma, Director of Kokon Taiko Taiko in America comes from many different perspectives, and has a rich history spanning over thirty years. Join these two pioneers of the North American taiko community as they outline the development of taiko in the U.S. and Canada since the late 60's.

2000 Museum Silent Auction Reception & Dinner

2000年03月04日

“Celebrating the American Spirit of Sports” At the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, California