Search Results For

Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Markets: Then & Now

2013年03月02日

This historical walking tour that explores the roles that Japanese Americans have had on local markets from the founding of Grand Central Market in 1897 to today’s neighborhood Asian markets. $40 members, $50 non-members, incl. admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

"Lament in the Night" by Shoson Nagahara

2013年02月23日

This event is free! In 1925, writer Shōson Nagahara serialized tales of Japanese immigrants in the Rafu Shimpo. For the first time, Kaya Press has published an English translation of Nagahara’s stories about Little Tokyo’s down-and-out denizens. In Lament in the Night, we meet itinerant day laborer Sazuko Ishikawa as he prowls the back alleys and bathhouses of Los Angeles looking for a meal or a job, or just som...

Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Spring Cards

2013年02月23日

Make Hinamatsuri and Easter-themed cards for someone special. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission & supplies. RSVP early, 10 students max.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2013年02月23日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

JANM Mourns Passing of George Aratani

2013年02月21日

Japanese American National Museum’s statement on the passing of George Aratani: The Japanese American National Museum mourns the recent passing of George Aratani, founder of Mikasa Dinnerware and Kenwood. In addition to be being an extremely successful and respected businessman, George was an inspiration as a philanthropist and community leader. Along with his wife, Sakaye, George’s commitment to various community...

Community Day of Remembrance

2013年02月16日

Pay-what-you-can! 2013 Day of Remembrance will mark the 71st Anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the unlawful forced removal, and unconstitutional mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. The 2013 Day of Remembrance will explore the theme, "The 25th Anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988: Our Struggle, Our Perseverance, Our Commitment" will celebrate the 25th anniversa...

Patriots & Peacemakers Upper-level Member Preview & Reception

2013年02月15日

Special reception and preview to see Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country before it opens to the public. By Invitation Only. For more information, contact specialevents@janm.org, or call 213.625.0414.

Patriots & Peacemakers

2013年02月16日 - 2013年04月14日

Arab Americans have been an integral part of the United States of America since its inception, contributing to our society in a myriad of ways, in particular in regard to public service. Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country tells true stories of heroism and self-sacrifice that affirm the important role Arab Americans have played in our country throughout its history. Patriots & Peacemak...

"Supernatural" Opening Party

2013年02月09日

FREE! Get mystical with JANM! Celebrate the opening of Supernatural: The Art of Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, and Timothy Teruo Watters with the artists and some spooky fun—wandering ghosts, a medium, and special treats!

Toyo Miyatake Studios Donates Photos Taken For Rafu Shimpo To Japanese American National Museum

1996年08月01日

The Japanese American National Museum announced that Toyo Miyatake Studios, one of the nation’s oldest family-run Japanese American photography studios, has recently donated a collection of photographs that it took for The Rafu Shimpo, the largest Japanese-English publication in the continental United States, to the Museum for identification and preservation. Toyo Miyatake Studios was often called upon by the ...