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  • JANM’s Discover Nikkei Project Seeks Stories About Names for Nikkei Chronicles 13

    Jun 03, 2024

    LOS ANGELES, CA – Discover Nikkei, a web-based project of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) that promotes connections and understanding among the global Japanese diaspora, announces the 13th edition of its Nikkei Chronicles special series, an annual, themed open call for writings. This year’s theme, Nikkei Names 2: Grace, Graça, Graciela, Megumi?, calls for stories, essays, and vignettes that explore t...

  • JANM Congratulates June Kuramoto, 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow

    Mar 18, 2024

    LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) applauds June Kuramoto who is a recipient of the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow. Since 1982, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has presented this award—the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts—to recognize individuals whose dedication and artistry contribute to the growth and preservation of diverse cultural traditions in the...

  • "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...

  • 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...

  • Members Reception for "No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty" Exhibition

    Nov 20, 2010

    Members Reception for No Victory Ever Stays Won JANM Members: Join the ACLU of Southern California and the Japanese American National Museum for a special sneak-peek at the No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty exhibition, running from November 21 through December 11, 2010. RSVP requested. Please contact Clarissa Woo at (213) 977-5241 or email cwoo@aclu-sc.org

  • Patsy Sumie Saiki Film - "A Daughter of Hawaii: Her 88th Year"

    Jan 24, 2004

    Produced and directed by Patsy Sumie Saiki's grandson, Arnie Saiki, this documentary chronicles Ms. Saiki's life and family history in Hawai'i. The acclaimed author has written Sachie a Daughter of Hawai'i and Early Japanese Immigrants in Hawaii. After the screening, the author will talk about her literary career and her experience making the film.

  • 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. ...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Life and Work of George Hoshida: A Japanese American’s Journey—Santa Fe

    1942–1943 About 800 internees from Hawai‘i were incarcerated at the Justice Department internment camp at Santa Fe, New Mexico. After Lordsburg, Hoshida was sent to Santa Fe where he continued to draw and paint in his notebooks. Art was a way for Hoshida to productively focus his energy away from this disheartening situation. Hoshida and his wife, Tamae, wrote letters to each other almost every day. She would also...