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Film Screening and Discussion—And Then They Came For Us

2017年11月27日

Join us for the Los Angeles premiere of a new documentary film grappling with the legacy of the World War II mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. Featuring Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs by Dorothea Lange, And Then They Came For Us brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out aga...

"Silent Days, Silent Dreams" Book Signing with Allen Say

2017年11月26日

On the first annual Museum Store Sunday, we welcome noted children’s book author Allen Say for the launch of his new book, Silent Days, Silent Dreams. It is an imagined look at the childhood of James Castle, who was born deaf, mute, autistic, and probably dyslexic. Despite countless obstacles and challenges, Castle persevered in creating his art. Today, his works are featured in major exhibitions and collected by m...

Citron Trunk Show

2017年11月25日

FREE In conjunction with Member Appreciation Days, JANM hosts a Citron Trunk Show. Citron Clothing makes elegant, timeless apparel for all body types using the finest fabrics, vintage motifs sourced from Asia and Europe, and artisanal techniques from around the world. The trunk show is free to browse and shop, but does not include admission to the museum. Members’s discount does not apply to Citron produc...

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2017年11月25日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.

Member Appreciation Days

2017年11月24日 - 2017年11月26日

Friday–Sunday, November 24–26, 2017 It’s time for Holiday M.A.D.ness! JANM members enjoy a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% discount at other SoCal institutions. On Saturday, JANM hosts a Citron Trunk Show. And on the first annual Museum Store Sunday, we welcome noted children’s book author Allen Say for a special book signing. Visit janmstore.com/memb...

Film Screening and Discussion—"A Bitter Legacy"

2017年11月18日

If you missed the program, you can watch the post-screening discussion online on JANM’s YouTube channel. Inside the World War II camps where Japanese Americans were incarcerated, secret prisons were created for those considered "troublemakers" and "collaborators" by the US government. Claudia Katayanagi’s film looks at these "citizen isolation centers," now considered precursors to Guantana...

Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Claudia Katayanagi

2017年11月18日

All members are invited to an intimate pre-event reception with filmmaker Claudia Katayanagi prior to the public screening and discussion with the filmmaker about her film, A Bitter Legacy. Space is limited. RSVP by November 14 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

Pre-Holiday Trunk Show

2017年11月18日 - 2017年11月19日

FREE Saturday–Sunday, November 18–19 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit at this trunk show featuring products from acclaimed Japanese textiles company NUNO and noted LA-based jewelry designer Hisano Shepherd. JANM members receive a 10% discount! The trunk show is free to browse and shop, but does not include admission to the museum.

Two-Day Shibori On! Workshop

2017年11月18日 - 2017年11月19日

SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, November 18–19 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) Continue practicing itajime, arashi

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2017年11月18日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.