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  • Seven Gifts from L.A. Kitchens to the World

    Jun 06, 2015

    The first European settlers in the Los Angeles area ignored the native food culture, but every wave of immigrants after that fused their cooking with the cultures that were already here. People from France, Italy, China, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and other nations initially tried to recreate their home dishes here, but in time developed unique fusions that have become part of our shared national heritage. Cu...

  • Film Screening: To Be Takei

    Nov 14, 2014

    JANM and Okaeri presents To Be Takei, a documentary exploring the life of actor and activist George Takei. From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles, on screen and off, played by the 77-year-old actor and activist whose wit, humor, and grace have helped him become an internat...

  • "Folding Paper" Exhibition Tour

    Jun 02, 2012

    Walkthrough of Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami with curator Meher McArthur. PLEASE NOTE We are limiting this tour to 25 people total. If you are interested in joining the tour, please RSVP. When making a reservation, e-mail rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414 at least 48 hours prior to the event. Include the name, date, and time of the program, as well as your name and the total in your party.

  • NATIONAL MUSEUM TO CHANGE PUBLIC HOURS FOR STORE, HNRC, VISITS TO GALLERIES

    Jan 18, 2009

    The Japanese American National Museum announced that it will reduce the number of days and times it will be open to the public as a direct response to the current economic downturn that is affecting every business and nonprofit organization in the country. Beginning on February 1, 2009, the National Museum and the Museum Store will be open to the public on Thursdays from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and on Fridays, Saturday...

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Mar 08, 2008

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Saturday, March 8, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Lunch provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civil...

  • Kaoru Watanabe and Shoji Kameda

    Oct 06, 2005

    Inspired by images from the National Museum's collection of photographs, Kodo's Kaoru Watanabe and On Ensemble's Shoji Kameda have created an evening of music that showcases the singular beauty of the fue (Japanese flute) and taiko.

  • Reds, Whites, And Blues Presented by Triumvirate Pi Theatre to be Performed at Japanese American National Museum, July 31-August 3

    Jul 31, 2003

    Two former classmates encounter each other at a luxury hotel. One is a privileged guest, the other a dissatisfied maid. Although the two women have gone on seemingly divergentpaths, both must confront the ramifications of their Asian American identities in the production of Reds, Whites, and Blues. Join Japanese American playwright/director Leslie K. Gray and Triumvirate Pi Theatre (TriPi) as they present Reds...

  • 2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

    Jul 08, 2001

    Tea is a beverage tradition enjoyed around the world. Spend the afternoon learning more about the culture of tea! No reservations necessary. Tea Presentation & Tasting Learn more about the teas of Asia and the "New Asian" teas, such as boba, that have become so popular. Enjoy a sample sip of many kinds of hot & cold teas! Sugimoto Exhibition Gallery Tour for Families This special Curator-led Gallery Tour intr...

  • Sumo U.S.A.

    Jul 03, 1997 - Nov 30, 1997

    Though known as the national sport of Japan, sumo has a long history in the United States. Prior to World War II, the story of sumo in the U.S. is a Japanese American one, where it played an important and largely forgotten role in many Japanese American communities in Hawai‘i and on the West Coast. This exhibition traces the history of sumo in Hawai‘i from its Japanese American roots to its current popularity and ...

  • The Three Farewells to Manzanar

    Mar 06, 1997

    Featuring: Sue Embrey and the Manzanar Committee A report by National Park Service archaeologist Jeff Burton called “The Three Farewells to Manzanar” explains the history of Manzanar through the theme of eviction. Native Americans were first evicted from their land by the U.S. military and white settlers. Then the settlers were evicted by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power. In 1942, Japanese Am...