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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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  • Visual Communications: Uprooted from the Scenes

    Jul 28, 2016

    In the Tateuchi Democracy Forum Join Visual Communications for the tenth edition of their popular summertime community extravaganza, organized and hosted by VC’s stable of summer interns. Screenings will include highlights from the 2016 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, works from VC’s Armed with a Camera Fellowship and Digital Histories senior media workshop, and select premieres by local APIA filmmakers. ...

  • Mountain Brothers

    May 14, 2015

    FREE Join us for an intimate conversation with cultural pioneers the Mountain Brothers, the first Asian American hip hop act to sign with a major label. Based out of Philadelphia, Chops (Scott Jung), Peril-L (Christopher Wang), and Styles Infinite (Steve Wei) broke new ground for Asian American musicians. Learn about their struggles and their triumphs, and where they are today. Moderated by Dr. Oliver Wang, associ...

  • Indigo and Shibori Techniques with Shibori Girl

    Nov 17, 2012 - Nov 18, 2012

    We are fortunate to once again have a two-day workshop to further explore shibori and indigo. Various types of vats will be used, vat making instructions to be presented, and a swatch sheet made with various fabrics. Additionally, we will work on stitched shibori as well as itajime and even try our hand at shirokage or “white shadow” shibori. Everyone will leave with a nicely varied collection of their own hand-dyed...

  • Kimono: From Past To Present

    Apr 24, 2010

    Come join us for a beautiful and educational kimono show and lecture, featuring men and women's kimono for all different occasions, by the International Beauty Association Yamanoryu Kisou. The show will feature furisode (a long sleeve kimono worn by unmarried women for ceremonies), homongi (a regular sleeved kimono worn by men and women for ceremonies), montsuki hakama (formal Japanese attire for men), and tom...

  • Cherry Blossom Festival Southern CA

    Apr 04, 2009 - Apr 05, 2009

    Saturday 4/4/08 – 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Sunday 4/5/08 – 10:30 am- 5:00 pm *Entrance on 1st Street in front of the Japanese American National Museum & Lot 7. The Cherry Blossom Festival Southern CA is a free admission event to the public produced by a Volunteer Team and located in the Little Tokyo district of downtown Los Angeles. Main Stage - Live entertainment of Japanese Dancing, Taiko, Kimono Fashion Sho...

  • Bringing the Circle Together: Finding Dawn

    Mar 26, 2009

    Free Screening of Finding Dawn An estimated 500 Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered in Canada over the past 30 years. Acclaimed Metis filmmaker Christine Welsh embarks on an epic journey to shed light on these murders and disappearances that remain unresolved to this day. She begins at Vancouver's skid row where more than 60 poor women disappeared and travels to the 'Highway of Tears' in northern B...

  • Studio Lab Project

    Jan 31, 2009

    East West Actor's Conservatory in association with the National Museum presents a culmination of work performed by the students of the Musical Theatre Studio Lab Project.

  • Printmaking Workshop for Kids with La Mano Press

    Mar 03, 2007

    Kids ages 9 to 14 learn to create their own prints under the direction of La Mano Press artist, Gabriela Martinez. A Los Angeles arts institution dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of printmaking, La Mano Press aims to enhance the public's knowledge of graphic arts through exhibitions, onsite workshops, and publications. Space is limited and advance payment required. $20 members, $30 non-members. Includes m...

  • Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko in Concert

    Jan 07, 2006

    The final weekend of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States features a spirited concert by one of Okinawa's most vibrant taiko ensembles, Zampa Ufujishi-Daiko. Don?t miss this rare opportunity to experience the power and beauty of these gifted young musicians from Japan?s southernmost prefecture. Tickets $20 National Museum members, $25 non-members. Advance purchase recommended. For tickets and information, please c...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu's All In The Family

    Mar 05, 1998

    Join us in a celebration of "Family" as Cold Tofu takes us on a journey of exploration. This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night! Join the family fun for free on Thursday, March 26, 1998 from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Histori...