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Remembering the Japanese Canadian Incarceration

2025年07月12日

This Program is In-Person and VirtualThe Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), Past Wrongs, Future Choices, JANM on the Go, and Discover Nikkei are proud to present this afternoon of programming on Japanese Canadian history and remembrance. Join us in Burnaby, British Columbia, for a book talk, reception, and panel discussion. The panel discussion will be live-streamed via Zoom. Register to receive Z...

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF AIKO HERZIG YOSHINAGA

2018年07月20日

Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum mourns the passing of trailblazing political activist Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga, who died July 18, at the age of 93. JANM honored Herzig Yoshinaga with its Award of Excellence at its Gala Dinner in April. Herzig Yoshinaga was long recognized as a hero of the successful redress campaign that culminated in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. This act prov...

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF JIMI YAMAICHI

2018年05月18日

Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Jimi Yamaichi, a pillar of the Japanese American community who was instrumental in the establishment of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) and an early supporter of JANM. He also participated in JANM’s 2004 National Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Yamaichi was raised in San Jose, California, and incarcerated with ...

2012 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Dragon

2012年01月08日

FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY! Ring in the New Year and the Year of the Dragon with fun arts ‘n crafts, food, and exciting cultural activities and performances. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Craft and other fun activities for the entire family: It’s the Year of the Dragon! Celebrate 2012 in style by constructing a dragon hat to wear. Color and decorate a festive dragon streamer to wave in the New Year. We...

Authors of 'the Life of Isamu Noguchi' Reschedule Book Reading-Lecture to March 18 at Japanese American National Museum

2006年03月02日

Masayo Duus and Peter Duus, who collaborated on the biography, The Life of Isamu Noguchi: Journey without Borders, have rescheduled their book reading and lecture at the Japanese American National Museum to Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m. The program, "An Enduring Odyssey: Masayo and Peter Duus Talk About the Life and Times of Isamu Noguchi", had be scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19, but illness forced its postponement. M...

Na Lei O Hawai'i - leis of Hawai'i

1997年06月08日

Family Activity Celebrate pau kahana (the end of work) on this, the last day of The Kona Coffee Story exhibition. Join members of Ainahau O Kaleiponi and make a fresh floral lei by learning a variety of lei-making techniques. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by May 31.

History Unpacked—Information

Expand multicultural awareness in your organization See below for details, how to book a session, pre- and post-session resources, and frequently asked questions. Details Availability: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time Calendar of Available Dates Length: Standard: 60 minutes If optional first-person perspective add-on is booked: 80 minutes No scheduled breaks ...

Tatau: Marks of Polynesia - Support

Exhibitions such as Tatau: Marks of Polynesia are made possible by the generous support of members and donors of the Japanese American National Museum. Join the museum today and start enjoying the benefits of JANM membership! Or consider making a donation to help continue the important work of the Japanese American National Museum. Your support makes a difference. Thank you! Acknowledgements Head...

PROJECT TEAM—2024 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

Bios for the “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations” project team and faculty. This project is an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.

PROJECT TEAM—2025 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

Bios for the “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations” project team. This project is an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.