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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • Imagine Little Tokyo 2022 Writing Workshop

    Jan 27, 2022

    FREE Join award winning author Naomi Hirahara and Little Tokyo Historical Society leader Mike Okamura for a virtual interactive story writing workshop! Participants will learn tips and get advice for writing short stories that they can submit to the 9th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest. Presented by Little Tokyo Historic Society in partnership with Discover Nikkei, the purpose of the Imagine Litt...

  • Conversation on Tule Lake Stockade Diary by Tatsuo Ryusei Inouye

    Dec 11, 2021

    FREE RSVP to attend in person RSVP to attend virtually Join Nancy Kyoko Oda, Hiroshi Shimizu, Masumi Izumi, Duncan Williams, and David Yoo in a conversation moderated by Karen Umemoto around this groundbreaking new book, Tule Lake Stockade Diary. The diary, originally written in Japanese and translated for the first time into English, tells Tatsuo Ryusei Inouye’s story of struggle and resilience ...

  • Building & Bridging (Part I): Bridging Japanese American and Japanese Corporations

    Feb 02, 2021

    FREE Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities have a long and complex history that weaves together stories of immigration, industrial expansion, and the building of neighborhoods, businesses, and banks. With a focus on Los Angeles, this two part program brings together speakers that represent a broad spectrum of Japanese corporations in the U.S. and Japanese American communities to discuss the p...

  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Naomi Hirahara and Kathleen Burkinshaw

    Aug 15, 2020

    All members are invited to meet authors Naomi Hirahara and Kathleen Burkinshaw for a virtual Members Only Meet-and-Greet before our authors talk at 12 p.m. (PDT). Naomi Hirahara is an Edgar Award-winning mystery writer, social historian, and a former editor of The Rafu Shimpo. Kathleen Burkinshaw is a Japanese American author of The Last Cherry Blossom, a United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Resource for ...

  • JANM STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER

    Jun 03, 2020

    Los Angeles, CA – The Japanese American National Museum stands with Black communities across the country and we redouble our commitment to opposing racism, prejudice, and discrimination in all its forms. We will continue to find ways to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about race and an ethical reckoning with the disparities in our society. As we feel the anguish at the murder of George Floyd and the anger at th...

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty"

    Apr 19, 2015

    Hello! curator Christine Yano leads an exclusive gallery tour. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty"

    Apr 18, 2015

    Hello! curators Christine Yano and Jamie Rivadeneira lead an exclusive gallery tour. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty"

    Feb 28, 2015

    Join Jamie Rivadeneira, JapanLA founder and Hello! curator, on this exclusive gallery tour. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty"

    Feb 22, 2015

    Hello! curator Christine Yano leads an exclusive gallery tour. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty"

    Feb 21, 2015

    Hello! curator Christine Yano leads an exclusive gallery tour. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.