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  • Kokoro 2024 Craft Show

    Oct 20, 2024

    Celebrate and shop during the 16th Anniversary of the Kokoro Craft Show at JANM! This annual craft show is sponsored by the Friends of JANM and features fashion apparel and accessories, jewelry, ceramics, gifts, and more from over fifty vendors. Shoppers who spend $25 or more will receive a 10% discount to local restaurants. No prize drawing this year. Order bentos by October 10 (DETAILS).SCHEDULE9:30 a.m.—JANM Membe...

  • 2024 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

    Aug 10, 2024

    FREE ALL DAYJoin our annual summer celebration featuring free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages!Performances by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko and East LA TaikoBook readings with Nadine Sachiko HsuSouvenir photos by cre8tive outletsFun summer-themed crafts and origamiScavenger hunt for prizesAnd so much more! Plus, free admission all day to see all of our exhibitions Giant Robo...

  • "Hafu: The Mixed Race Experience of Japan" by Lara Perez-Takagi and Megumi Nishikura

    May 08, 2013

    Hafu: The Mixed Race Experience of Japan is the unfolding journey of discovery into the intricacies of mixed race Japanese and their multicultural experiences in modern day Japan. The film follows five hafus – the Japanese term for people who are half Japanese – who are compelled to explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural in a nation that proclaims itself to be mono-ethnic. This screening is free...

  • Class of 1997 Asian American New Wave Reunion Round Table

    Oct 03, 2009

    FREE! Please join us for the round table discussion with Michael Aki, Chris Chan Lee, Quentin Lee, Justin Lin, Eric Nakamura and Rea Tajiri at 9:30PM on Saturday Oct 3, 2009 after the free 8PM screening of SHOPPING FOR FANGS at ID FIlm Fest (www.idfilmfest.org): The round table will be moderated by Giant Robot's Martin Wong. A free after party will follow with sake provided by Sho Chiku Bai. The round tab...

  • Fresh Words and Actions: "Prince of Dehli Palace" by Ravi Kapoor

    Feb 27, 2003

    Performing Arts Series Held Every Fourth Thursday The story of Hamlet set in a curry house. Following a father's demise by a poisoned pickle and a mother's remarriage to the father's twin, a son searches for one good memory of the dead man's worth amongst the turmeric stained dishes, the pungent losses, and the salted scars he left behind. But in the process, can he remain true to his own values or will he just be...

  • Special Educator Open House to celebrate opening of "Boyle Heights"

    Sep 19, 2002

    Educators are invited to drop in for a complimentary open house of Boyle Heights: The Power of Place. Meet the exhibition team, receive activity guides and sign-up for school tours. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Allyson Nakamoto at 213.830.5626. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

  • The Magical World of Children’s Books—2nd Sunday for Families

    Oct 08, 2000

    What makes a good children's book? How do the illustrator and author work together to tell a story? How do you get your children interested in reading these books? An afternoon of informative discussions for adults and fun activities for kids.

  • Sights Unseen: The Photographic Constructions of Masumi Hayashi - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • Living in Color: The Art of Hideo Date - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.