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  • "Tatau" Opening Day Celebration

    Jul 30, 2016

    Join us for the opening day of Tatau! Our daylong celebration will include: 12 p.m.: Traditional Samoan ‘ava ceremony 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Live tattooing demonstrations by exhibiting artists Su‘a Sulu‘ape Peter, Sulu‘ape Si‘i Liufau, Tuigamala Andy Tauafiafi, Mike Fatutoa, and Sulu‘ape Steve Looney 1:30 p.m.–2:10 p.m.: Remarks by Ann Burroughs, JANM Interim President and CEO; exhibition curator Takahiro “Ryudai...

  • "Honor and Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story"

    May 09, 2015

    FREE This award-winning film tells the story of Roy Matsumoto, a Nisei who became a World War II hero when he fought against the Japanese as part of Merrill’s Marauders, an American guerrilla unit. He also did work in military intelligence, which was kept secret for 50 years. Matsumoto had one brother who also fought for the Americans and three who fought for the Japanese, while his parents and sisters decided...

  • Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry Making Workshop: Sterling Silver Rings

    Nov 20, 2010

    PLEASE NOTE: This class has been canceled. Precious Metal Clay is the newest jewelry-making material from Japan that has brought an ease and fun to metal work. Come learn cutting-edge jewelry-making techniques in two new PMC Classes, "Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver" and "Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver Rings," offered from returning Rio Grande certified PMC teacher and artist, Lee Takasug...

  • Legacy Series: Daniel Dae Kim

    May 15, 2010

    Enjoy an evening of candid conversations with some of the most successful and influential leaders within the entertainment industry, the seminars are an opportunity to gain first-hand insights and perspectives in a master class setting reminiscent of Bravo's "Inside the Actor’s Studio." The first Legacy Series' first guest is Lost's Daniel Dae Kim in conversation with Giant Robot's Eric Nakamura. Presented in c...

  • Shibori Workshop with Yoshiko Akane

    Dec 16, 2007

    In the last of the gift-making workshops, learn the ancient Japanese art of colorful shibori dyeing with Yoshiko Akane. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission.

  • Humanity Above Nation

    May 01, 1998 - Aug 02, 1998

    This exhibit explores the lives and careers of two 19th century shipwrecked sailors from Japan who were among the first Japanese to be educated in America and who went on to help shape the relations between the two countries. Developed by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and the Joseph Heco Society of Hawai‘i.

  • The Neighborhood Project

    Mar 25, 1998

    The Japanese American National Museum is proud to collaborate with Luis Alfaro, Co-Director of the Latino Theatre Initiative at the Mark Taper Forum, ARTScorpsLA, and students from Belmont High School to create The Neighborhood Project which explores the various LA communities’ interpretation of family, community, and neighborhood in the form of a play. Three free performances will be held at the Museum, locat...

  • Jon Nakamatsu, Surprise Van Cliburn Winner, to be Honored at Japanese American National Museum Dinner

    Nov 04, 1997

    Even his piano teacher, Marina Derryberry, was surprised when Jon Nakamatsu earned the Gold Medal at the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas. And Derryberry has been instructing Nakamatsu since he was six years old. Nakamatsu and NBC-TV’s Today News Anchor Ann Curry will become the first recipients of the Japanese American National Museum’s Awards for Excelle...

  • Fighting For Tomorrow

    Nov 10, 1995 - Jan 12, 1997

    Fighting for Tomorrow is the story of Japanese Americans in America’s wars and particularly of their heroic service in World War II. It is the story of two wars—against America’s enemies abroad and for equal rights at home. Digital exhibit funded by the 100th/442/MIS WW2 Memorial Foundation.

  • Big Drum Articles—All in the Drum

    All in the Drum: Building Taiko in America By Sojin Kim, Ph.D. There’s a whole universe inside this drum. —Mark Miyoshi, taiko maker, Mt. Shasta, California Mark Miyoshi is the first and most renowned professional taiko maker in the United States, and his clientele is international in scope. His endeavors and achievements are closely tied to the development of taiko drumming in this country—a mov...