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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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  • Returning to California: Post-Camp Stories

    Jun 29, 2019

    Regarded as “worse than camp” by many Nikkei, the immediate post-incarceration period is often overlooked in Japanese American history. The war had ended but returning families faced continued hostility and backlash coupled with very difficult housing and job markets. Join JANM’s Collection Manager Kristen Hayashi and Densho Content Director Brian Niiya as they discuss aspects of this time period. Hayashi...

  • Food, Identity, and Culture in Los Angeles

    May 18, 2019

    FREE How much can we learn about people different from ourselves from interactions in their restaurants, bakeries, and markets? Are we changed by the experiences we have when dining out? Does Los Angeles have its own distinctive food culture, and if so how is it changing? This program will explore how diverse cultures in Los Angeles have shaped its food and informed the city’s culinary landscape. Panelis...

  • Scrapbooking Workshop with Amy Tangerine

    May 12, 2018

    1 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. FREE Join crafty YouTube star Amy Tangerine for a one-hour session where she will lead participants in putting together a fun scrapbooking page. Bring your own photos or memorabilia. Limited to 25 participants each session; sign-ups begin at 11 a.m. on the day of the event. RSVPs will be released 15 minutes before the workshop time. This free workshop is made possible by...

  • "Transpacific Borderlands" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 24, 2018

    Join curator Kris Kuramitsu for a tour of the Los Angeles portion of the exhibition. Limited to 25 participants. $12 general, free for JANM members. Museum admission included.

  • Staged Reading—"Reservoir Dogs"

    Oct 02, 2016

    PAY WHAT YOU WISH In this unique staged reading, an all-APIA female cast will perform Quentin Tarantino’s classic crime drama, Reservoir Dogs. As a response to the controversial practice of "whitewashing" in Hollywood, in which non-white roles are given to Caucasian actors, No Shortage of Asian Talent (NSAT) was formed to create an outlet for up-and-coming APIA actors and their audiences, and to show Holl...

  • Author Discussion—"Infamy" and "The Train to Crystal City"

    Nov 21, 2015

    Utilizing survivor interviews, private letters and memoirs, and historical archives, Richard Reeves’ Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World War II is a sweeping narrative of the U.S. government’s forced imprisonment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Jan Jarboe Russell’s The Train to Crystal City: FDR’s Secret Prisoner Exchange Program and America’s Only Family...

  • Double Feature: Great Japanese Americans

    Nov 08, 2014

    FREE! In appreciation of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.’s commitment to telling the Japanese American story, JANM will screen two of their documentaries: 11 a.m.: Journey to Washington: On the Trail of Senator Daniel Inouye 2 p.m.: Scott Fujita: The Man Behind the Name Watch a video interview with Senator Inouye on Discover Nikkei >> Courtesy of

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Giving Thanks

    Nov 08, 2014

    FREE* ALL DAY Bring the whole family to JANM for a celebration of Veterans Day weekend and Thanksgiving season! Our kid-friendly activities will revolve around giving thanks to veterans, family, and friends. *Admission to all activities and to Common Ground: The Heart of Community is FREE ALL DAY. Admission to the special exhibition, Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, requires a separate...

  • FILMMAKER FRIEDA LEE MOCK TO DISCUSS DOCUMENTARY 'LT. WATADA' ON MARCH 26

    Mar 23, 2011

    Academy Award-winning filmmaker Frieda Lee Mock will be on hand to answer questions after a screening of her documentary, "Lt. Watada: A Matter of Conscience", set for Saturday, March 26, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum. In 2006, Lt. Ehren Watada of Hawai`i was a promising young officer who had walked away from a possible career in finance after 9/11 to fight terrorism for his country....

  • OCTOBER PROGRAMS FOCUS ON 'KOKESHI' CLOSING, TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY OCT. 10

    Oct 01, 2009

    The Japanese American National Museum is featuring a variety of programs that are family-friendly in October, beginning with a sushi making workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, a lecture discussing the meaning of the dolls used for Girls’ Day on Sunday, Oct. 4, and the popular Target Free Family Saturday program set for Saturday, Oct. 10, with the theme of "Toy Shoppe!" On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Sushi Chef Institute will ...