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"Imprisoned in Paradise: Japanese Internee Road Workers at the World War II Kooskia Internment Camp "by Priscilla Wegars

2011年07月16日 - 2011年06月16日

Come find out about the Kooskia Internment Camp, an obscure and virtually forgotten World War II detention facility that was located in a remote area of north central Idaho. Kooskia held men of Japanese ancestry who were termed "enemy aliens," even though most of them were long-time U.S. residents, denied naturalization by racist U.S. laws. For more information on the Kooskia Internment Camp and on Imprisoned in ...

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!

Year of the Labbit Custom Show

2011年07月14日 - 2011年09月11日

In conjunction with the exhibition, Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo (July 9 through October 30, 2011), a gathering of artists (new and old friends of the Museum) have worked their creative magic on Frank Kozik’s Happy Labbit toy. Participating artists: Alexandra Gjurasic • Aline Yamada • Ambre Aki Gonzales • Amy Inouye • Bendow • Betty Wan Hamada • Bevl • Camilla d’Errico • Catherine Brooks • Chr...

Little Tokyo Design Week: Future City

2011年07月13日 - 2011年07月17日

Little Tokyo Design Week: Future City celebrates the power of cutting edge design and technology now emerging from Japan and its intersection with current trends materializing in Los Angeles. Design’s ability to move us towards a more sustainable and creative urban lifestyle is at the heart of this five-day festival, which will include exhibitions, symposiums, film screenings, and designer installations. @JANM: We...

Target Free Family Saturday: Once Upon A Time

2011年07月09日

FREE ALL DAY! Help us celebrate Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo with a day of comics, anime, and stories for the whole family. Keep checking back for more information! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Have your picture taken in a special cutout de...

Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo

2011年07月09日 - 2011年10月30日

For over 25 years, fans around the world have been enjoying Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. This retrospective exhibition celebrates the work of Sakai and includes original drawings and paintings that bring to life the adventures of his samurai rabbit from 17th century feudal Japan. Usagi Yojimbo is based on the historical figure Miyamoto Musashi and takes inspiration from Japanese folklore, literature, and film. Heav...

Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

2011年07月02日

Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Floral Cards

2011年06月25日

Make floral cards for that someone special. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies. RSVP is required. Maximum 12 people.

Introduction to Udon Making with Sonoko Sakai

2011年06月25日

Find out how to make real and delicious udon noodles! Wear close toes shoes with soft soles. Bring an apron and a tupperware to take home your udon. $75 members; $85 non-members, includes admission and supplies. RSVP early, 12 students max. For more information about Sonoko Sakai and her other workshops, visit www.cooktellsastory.com/.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2011年06月25日

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