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  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM STATEMENT ON THE FORCIBLE SEPARATION OF MIGRANT CHILDREN FROM THEIR PARENTS

    Jun 19, 2018

    Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum cannot be silent in the face of the administration’s cruel and inhumane policy that forcibly separates children from their parents as they seek entry into the United States. We also cannot remain silent as the administration readies the construction of prison camps to incarcerate these children, especially not on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Civil Libert...

  • "Anime Wong: Fictions of Performance" by Karen Tei Yamashita

    Apr 06, 2014

    Anime Wong: Fictions of Performance, written by Karen Tei Yamashita and edited by Stephen Hong Sohn, is a collection of performance texts dating back as early as 1990s to 2013. Yamashita, known for her numerous highly acclaimed novels including Tropic of Orange, Brazil-Maru, and I Hotel, traces her creative roots in theater. This book gathers her artistic, humorous, and insightful stage materials that tackle iden...

  • "Umami" and "Dashi": The Taste of Japan

    Mar 22, 2014

    FREE Mamiko Nishiyama, a Kanbutsu Maestro—a master of preserved foods—will share the culture and history of dashi, the dashi artisans, and will also give practical information on how to integrate dashi ingredients in your daily cooking. Nishiyama is the proprietor of Yagicho Honten, a 300-year-old family owned traditional Japanese grocery shop in Nihonbashi, Tokyo and the leading producer of dashi products like...

  • JANM MOURNS THE PASSING OF AMERICAN HERO, SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE

    Dec 17, 2012

    Japanese American National Museum’s statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye: “The Japanese American community is deeply saddened by this loss,” said Dr. G.W. (Greg) Kimura, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum. “Senator Daniel K. Inouye is irreplaceable. He embodies the very best of our community and our nation. He fought with valor and distinction on the battlefield and h...

  • Bringing the Circle Together:In Search of History: Navajo Code Talkers

    Aug 20, 2009

    Free Screening of In Search of History: Navajo Code Talkers Generously donated by the History Channel, this film examines how Indigenous troops used their Native language to contribute to one of the most vital roles in both World Wars. This film focuses on the Navajo Code Talkers, and will include a walkthrough of the exhibit Fighting For Democracy where Carl Gorman, a Navajo Code Talker, is honored. Special guest...

  • 10th Anniversary Exhibition Celebration & The Future of Little Tokyo

    Jan 25, 2009

    Celebrate the January 23, 1999 opening of the National Museum’s ongoing exhibition, Common Ground, with a look at the last ten years and also the plans for its future. In addition, The Japanese American Citizens League in Partnership with the Japanese American Museum and UCLA NSU present: LT and Me: A Survey of Youth The goal of LT and Me is to plan for the future of Little Tokyo using dual input from youth ...

  • Film Screening and Book Signing of Projects Celebrating Seiichi Tanaka

    Nov 05, 2005

    Two projects explore the contributions of master drummer Seiichi Tanaka, founder and the director of the renowned San Francisco Taiko Dojo. The Way of Taiko written by Heidi Varian and Gayle Yamada's documentary, The Spirit of Taiko, are musts for anyone fascinated by the power of taiko as experienced by one of its leading practitioners.

  • Help us share the Japanese American story: National Day of Rememberance

    Feb 01, 2003

    The incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII by their own government was unprecedented in U.S. history, yet is still unknown to many. To generate greater awareness of what was the largest constitutional violation of the 20th century, the Japanese American National Museum and the National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) are offering the award-winning TOYO MIYATAKE: INFINITE ...

  • A Case Study of Multiculturalism: Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i

    Oct 10, 1998

    October 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. October 24, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. This course for teachers aims to deepen understanding of the history of both Hawai‘i and the United States as a story of diverse people sharing common dreams, strengths, and challenges. Fee: $15.00. Teachers will receive one salary point credit. For more information, please call Lloyd Kajikawa, Education Specialist at 213.625.0414, ext. ...

  • Kanemitsu Remembered part of "Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions"

    Dec 16, 1997

    Tuesday at Fisher At the Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California University Park, Exposition Blvd. 213.740.4561 Join us for this program presented at the Fisher Gallery, University of Southern California, as we remember featured artist Matsumi Kanemitsu. Kanemitsu had a profound influence on many contemporary California artists. Nancy Uyemura, artist and friend of Kanemitsu, will lead fellow student...