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  • Quetzal + TAIKOPROJECT in Concert

    Sep 18, 2015 - Sep 19, 2015

    Friday, September 18 • 8 P.M. Saturday, September 19 • 8 P.M. Grammy-winning Chicano rock band Quetzal and internationally acclaimed TAIKOPROJECT join forces for two full-evening concerts in the heart of Little Tokyo. Blending Quetzal’s soulful Son Jarocho (Mexican folk music from Veracruz) with TAIKOPROJECT’s powerful Japanese-style drumming, the two community-based musical icons mine common ground to ...

  • "Wolfhound Samurai" by Vincent Okamoto

    May 23, 2009

    In honor of Memorial Day, please join us for a panel discussion on Americans of Japanese Ancestry (AJA) Vietnam Veterans; moderated by Vincent H. Okamoto. This is the first time a panel on the longest most controversial war has been assembled from the perspective of AJA’s. Following the discussion, Vincent H. Okamoto will autograph his first published novel, “Wolfhound Samurai” Our panelists include: Kenneth...

  • Our Spirits Don’t Speak English

    Dec 04, 2008

    Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series -- Screening of 'Our Spirits Don’t Speak English: Indian Boarding School' On June 10, 2008, the government of Canada formally apologized to the world for its treatment of American Indians in the last century. This story examines the harrowing story of young Native American and First Nation’s children who were taken away from their families and sent to boa...

  • 20 Years Ago Today Exhibition Opening Celebration!

    Oct 04, 2008

    FREE to the public Enjoy a special exhibition opening of California Community Foundation Presents 20 Years Ago Today: Supporting Individual Artists in L.A. All are invited to view some of L.A.’s most exciting and innovative visual works of art from the past twenty years. No RSVPs required.

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Aug 13, 2008

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Wednesday, August 13, 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 Ci...

  • Water in the Japanese Garden

    Aug 26, 2007

    In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. PART 3 Dr. Vergil Hettick, curator, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach, explores aspects of water in Japanese gardens including its use as a source of meditative inspiration. Topics in...

  • "Issei: The Shadow Generation" by Tsukasa Matsueda, Ed.D.

    Apr 28, 2007

    Issei: The Shadow Generation brings to light the subtle cultural teachings of the first Japanese immigrants in American. With profound insight, deep understanding of language, and years of conversation with the pioneers, Matsueda shares the way of the Issei, who amidst struggle and adversity learned not only to survive, but also thrive in America. Book signing to follow. This book is available for sale through the...

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT ‘FROM BENTO TO MIXED PLATE’ DEBUTS IN OKINAWA

    Nov 10, 2000

    NAHA CITY, Okinawa—The Japanese American National Museum’s traveling exhibition, From Bento to Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Multicultural Hawai`i, made its international debut at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum on Nov. 10, with Japanese and American government officials and dignitaries in attendance. From Bento to Mixed Plate explores the evolution of Japanese American identity in Hawai`i, from th...

  • Music For Kabuki

    May 04, 1998

    Come learn the secrets of the awesome and traditional form of Japanese theatre and music known as kabuki. An informative lecture and demonstration featuring Katada Kai, USA, will provide insights at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo. Katada Kai will play an afternoon of classical Kabuki-style music, and Madam Kikusa, Director of Katada Kai, will give an explanation of Naga...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu Builds Character

    Mar 25, 1998

    Join us at the Japanese American National Museum as Cold Tofu, the talented multicultural comedy improv group, has fun recalling their most memorable characters! This free performance will be held on Thursday, April 30, 1998 from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Museum, located on 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles. Call (213) 625-0414 for your reservations today! "The focus o...