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Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Greeting Cards

2008年06月14日

Create Father's Day cards using recycled security envelopes. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

2008年06月13日 - 2008年06月15日

Celebrating films and literary works exploring racially and culturally mixed heritages. Visit mixedrootsfilmandliteraryfestival.org for more information and an updated program schedule.

Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

2008年06月12日 - 2008年06月15日

June 12 - 14 The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival celebrates those who have created and continue to create works addressing the Mixed racial and cultural experience through film screenings, readings, workshops, family events and live performances. The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival is inclusive: anyone who identifies as Mixed, has a trans-racial/cultural adoptive family, or who supports inte...

GRAND OPENING Chado Tea Room

2008年06月08日

Chado celebrates its opening in the Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Garden Café with a tea-tasting presentation by noted author James Norwood Pratt, followed by a full afternoon tea. $30 Members; $40 non-members. To purchase tickets, call 213.625.0414, ext. 2313, for details.

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2008年05月31日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

Japan's Hidden Treasures

2008年05月22日

Join us for a slide presentation and Q & A about Japan's Hidden Treasures. Reservations required: 213.830.5676. NEW! Smithsonian Journeys Travel Program open to all National Museum members Japan’s Hidden Treasures • November 6–18, 2008 Travel to Japan with Smithsonian guest lecturers and fellow National Museum members. For an itinerary, pricing, and Reservations, call 213.830.5676. For a complete itinera...

From One Generation to the Next

2008年05月17日

An inspiring interview with Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, with her daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Warren Furutani and their sons Joey and Sei, who share their involvement in the community from redress to public service to grass-roots organization. Moderated by Prof. Mitchell Maki. Presented in conjunction with Discover Nikkei and Nikkei Community Day.

"Gang Culture, Youth Culture, and Activism" Discussion at Japanese American National Museum May 22

1999年05月22日

An open discussion between speakers and participants about the impact of 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s gangs and youth organizations will be held at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, May 22 at 1 p.m. The discussion will feature teacher-activist Kathy Masaoka, former "Yellow Brotherhood" member Nick Nagatani, and former "Asian American Hardcore" member Ray Tasaki. They will discuss the impact and influence ...

"Storytime at the Museum" Series Premier at Japanese American National Museum May 20

1999年05月20日

The "Storytime at the Museum" series designed especially for children ages 3 to 5 will premier at the Japanese American National Museum on Thursday, May 20 at 10 a.m. The "Storytime at the Museum" readings are scheduled to show every third-Thursday of the month when admission to the Museum is free. The inaugural show will feature John Miyasaki, storyteller and Artistic Director of hereandnow theatre co., who will r...

"Godzilla Attacks LA: Asian American Film and Video Makers" Symposium at Japanese American National Museum May 16

1999年05月16日

The Japanese American National Museum presents an insightful and unique discussion entitled "Godzilla Attacks LA: Asian American Film and Video Makers" on Sunday, May 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled to appear is a distinguished panel of film, video makers, critics, educators, and activists who will discuss the issues surrounding the recent surge in the number of feature films by Asian American filmmakers in Holl...