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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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  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Oct 07, 2017

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Included with museum admission.

  • Two-Day Shibori On! Workshop

    Aug 26, 2017 - Aug 27, 2017

    SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, August 26–27 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) Glennis Dolce is back from her Japan Silk Study Tour and will have plenty to share in this two-day workshop! Continue working on itajime, arashi

  • 2015 Gala Dinner, Silent Auction, and After Party

    May 02, 2015

    To Boldly Go: Sharing Our Story Across the Generations Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel and X Bar Join us as we welcome the Japanese American community, sponsors, supporters, members, and new friends to JANM’s largest annual fundraising event. At the 2015 Gala Dinner, the museum will share its accomplishments of the past year, offer a glimpse into what the coming year holds in store, and remember those f...

  • "Heroes" by Alton Chung

    Jun 08, 2013

    Free! Programs will be held at 11:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Storyteller Alton Chung will perform his one-man show Heroes which tells the story of the heroic actions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, and the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). This program is generously sponsored by the Kazuo and Mary Yamane Family Foundation. Photo by Reid Shimabukuro

  • Remembrance Project Unveiling Party

    Feb 18, 2012

    FREE! Open to all! Celebrate the public unveiling of the Museums' newest online initiative the Remembrance Project. In conjunction with the 70th anniversary of E.O. 9066, the Project is a new website featuring stories about those affected by the events surrounding the Japanese American World War II experience. Through written Tributes submitted by individuals, families, and friends, this evovling three-year pr...

  • Jake Shimabukuro in Concert!

    Jan 10, 2004

    With his mastery of traditional ukelele, Jake takes ukelele playing to new realms crossing over into classical music, jazz, rock, blues, funk and of course, improvisation that comes naturally to the ukelele.

  • East West Players Fresh Off the Page Series—Reading and Performance

    Jan 13, 2000

    Curated by Paula Cizmar Angry Haiku Trios Join the vicious cycle of modern haiku shared by an angry but fun-loving lineup of writers and performers.

  • An American Diary

    Oct 08, 1999 - Jan 16, 2000

    Issei (first generation Japanese American) “picture bride” Toku Shimomura began a diary in 1912, the year of her immigration to the United States, and continued writing until her death in 1963. Her poignant observations, which chart her and her family’s experiences during the World War II incarceration in Puyallup, Washington and Minidoka, Idaho have inspired this series of paintings and prints created by her gran...

  • Tango No Sekku (Boy's Day) at the Museum

    May 04, 1997

    Family Activity Celebrate Tango No Sekku (Boys’ Day) at the Museum. Traditionally observed on May 5 in Japan, it predates Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day). Learn about the meaning of Boys’ Day and some of its traditions. Make a paper kabuto (helmet worn by samurai) and your own koi (fish) and then join in on a taiko (drum) workshop. Children of all ages are invited. Free with Museum admission. Reservations are req...

  • Crossover

    Crossover takes you on a fast-breaking journey into the 70-year old phenomenon of the Japanese American basketball leagues. Established in the 1930s when opportunities to play competitive sports were limited, the leagues today are stronger than ever with over 20,000 players organized in a plethora of leagues composed of numerous organizations, divisions, teams, and tournaments. Now faced with a vastly different so...