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JANM Book Club: Letters to Home with Okaeri
Nov 02, 2024
Celebrate with Okaeri and join them for the official launch of their new book, Letters to Home: Art and Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies! Featuring discussions with the editors and selected contributors, the book launch will showcase the diversity of impact and beauty across the pieces. Light refreshments will be served. About the BookLetters to Home asks contributors to reflect on the Japanese phrase, okaeri (お帰り...
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Contested Histories Upper Level Members and VIP Reception
Oct 18, 2024
Celebrate the return of the Eaton Collection with the unveiling of JANM’s new exhibition, Contested Histories: Preserving and Sharing a Community Collection. Enhanced with new findings from around the US that fill gaps in the historical record, the exhibition returns to the Museum, where many of the recently restored artworks that sparked a national protest, decisive action, and multigenerational conversations within...
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JANM Book Club Series Returns August 3
Jul 18, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announces the lineup of authors for the summer and fall 2024 JANM Book Club, a public program series that highlights new publications by Japanese Americans or related to Japanese American history and culture. The featured authors are Gregg Jones, traci kato-kiriyama, Christine Kitano, Mia Ayumi Malhotra, Matthew Mejia, Denice Kumagai-Hoy, Marilyn Tokuda, ...
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"Twice Heroes: America’s Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea" by Tom Graves
May 04, 2013
Writer and photographer Tom Graves will discuss and read from his new book, Twice Heroes: America's Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea. Graves spent over a decade interviewing and photographing men and women who served to prove their loyalty to America. The veterans shared their own histories with the author, many revealing their experiences for the first time. Q&A with author to follow. Purchase the book from t...
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Border Crossings: An ongoing exploration of community and society through cinema and media arts Presented by Visual Communications
Mar 06, 2011
Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, is pleased to inaugurate an ongoing series at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum. Select works ranging from politics to horror, from live-action to anime and everything else in between will be augmented with shoptalks and special guest appearances. Nikkei Overseas (double-feature): Overstay (1998) Director: Ann Kaneko Overstay fore...
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Speaking With Ancestors: Discovering Families Through the Written Word, Readings and Conversations on Impact of Racial and Cultural Politics on Family
May 31, 2003
Join the Japanese American National Museum for special readings and conversation with writers and poets who will explore the complexities and impact of racial and cultural politics on family as part of the program. Speaking with Ancestors: Discovering Families Through the Written Word will be held at the National Museum on Saturday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m., featuring a diverse panel of guests and moderated by Peter J. ...
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Closing of the Henry Fukuhara Manzanar Watercolor Workshop display in the National Museum Pavilion
Aug 18, 2002
Closing of the Henry Fukuhara Manzanar Watercolor Workshop display in the National Museum Pavilion
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Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Tsumami Zaiku (traditional Japanese hair ornaments made of silk)
Sep 22, 2001
Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Tsumami Zaiku (traditional Japanese hair ornaments made of silk)
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Passports to Friendship: Celebrating 75 Years of U.S.-Japan Friendship Doll Exchange - 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.
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Only the Oaks Remain: The Story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station - 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.