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  • "442" Graphic Novel Talk and Drawing Workshop with Rob Sato

    Jul 27, 2019

    SOLD OUT FREE Enjoy a talk between the authors of 442, a graphic novel by Koji Steven Sakai and Phinneas Kiyomura, who, along with artist Rob Sato, will discuss their collaboration process. Following the discussion, we invite you to participate in a drawing workshop for all skill levels; materials will be provided. 442 follows Hiro, a young man incarcerated at the Manzanar concentration camp during W...

  • Social Justice through the Arts

    May 21, 2019

    FREE In celebration of Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Month, Asian Americans Advancing Justice–LA and East West Players (EWP) are teaming up with JANM for a community conversation on social justice through the arts. Presented as part of EWP’s Counter Culture Series, this panel will discuss and celebrate Asian American voices within the arts. Panelists include playwright Prince Gomolvilas, performer-w...

  • Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "The Tiger Hunter" with Director Lena Khan

    Aug 30, 2017

    FREE In this classic tale of love, laughs, and the American Dream, Sami Malik travels from India to the US to become an engineer and impress both his childhood crush and his father, a legendary tiger hunter. But when his prospects fall through, he takes a low-paying job as a draftsman and, with an oddball gang of friends, embarks on a scheme to convince his sweetheart that he’s more successful than he really i...

  • Rediscovering Japanese American Photography

    Mar 05, 2016

    In conjunction with Making Waves, historian and exhibition curator Dennis Reed will introduce and lead a panel discussion on the recovery of Japanese American photographs. Panelists will include David F. Martin, author and curator; Robert Hori, Cultural Curator, Huntington Library; and Stephen White, writer and dealer, all of whom have played a role in saving once-lost works by Japanese American photographers. Eac...

  • The California Hotel

    May 28, 2011 - Aug 28, 2011

    This traveling display tells the story of one Las Vegas casino’s special connection to the people of Hawai‘i and the unique culture that evolved there through rare photographs, objects, and video. This display is based on California Hotel and Casino: Hawaii’s Home Away from Home, the book by Dennis M. Ogawa and John M. Blink with Mike Gordon. Developed by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, the exhibitio...

  • Multicultural Drumming Workshop for Kids - Ages 6–9

    Nov 19, 2005

    Explore the diverse and wonderful world of drums with Chris Reid, master percussionist and founder of Bang-A-Drum. Kids will use instruments and learn songs from all corners of the globe. Instruments provided. $8 for National Museum members; $12 for non-members. Space is limited.

  • Manzanar Rites

    Feb 22, 2003

    Author William Hohri will read from his third book and his first novel, Manzanar Rites. He tells the story of different rites of passage for the inmates of the euphemized "Manzanar War Relocation Center." Nisei adolescents discover what sexual attraction is. They stumble from wishing to be white to defining what they can reasonably achieve. An older Nisei turns informant and is later beaten up. Issei organize to cont...

  • Waterfall: Dance, Koto And Taiko Performance At The Japanese American National Museum

    Jul 07, 1998

    Let the mysticism of waterfalls affect you in a way it never has before in "Waterfall," a new dance performance choreographed and performed by Rei Aoo, Director of the U.S. Dance Connection. On Thursday, July 16 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Ms. Aoo will showcase her talent of combining modern dance, ballet, and Japanese classical dance as she interprets the movement of waterfalls. Free with Museum admission at the Japane...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Eyewitness Action Live Tofu... News At 11:00

    May 04, 1998

    Look through the hilarious lenses of Cold Tofu as they bring us the daily news, current events and latest breaking headlines in their trademark comedic style. This talented, multicultural improv group guarantees to bring you an evening of newsworthy fun for free! Be at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo, on Thursday, May 28, 1998, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please call (213) 625...

  • HUMANITY ABOVE NATION IS COMING TO THE JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

    May 01, 1998

    Los Angeles, CA—A new exhibition is coming to the Japanese American National Museum entitled Humanity Above Nation: The Impact of Manjiro and Heco on America and Japan, opening May 1, 1998 and closing August 2, 1998. Chronicling the lives of Manjiro and Heco, two significant men who filled critical roles in fostering the relationship between the United States and Japan, Humanity Above Nation is a compelling historica...