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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

    Apr 01, 2017

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

  • Mottainai Yoga with traci

    Feb 11, 2017

    Roughly translated, mottainai means "don’t be wasteful" in Japanese. In this yoga and meditation workshop for all levels, certified yoga instructor traci ishigo invites participants to harness their own inner energy to prevent body, mind, and spirit from going to waste. Participants can expect the one-hour class to be both restorative and invigorating, with opportunities to practice deep stretches as well as ...

  • Kollaboration EMPOWER Conference

    Aug 29, 2015

    At the EMPOWER Conference, young Asian Pacific Islander professionals from all over the country are invited to learn directly from some of the community’s most inspirational leaders. Attendees will be able to explore a variety of creative career paths and industries, as well as best practices to apply toward making their dreams a reality. The conference will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, mentor...

  • Hello Kitty Shibori Workshop

    Mar 22, 2015

    This program is sold out. After a brief talk on the connection between Sanrio and Japan’s silk industry, Shibori Girl (Glennis Dolce) will lead participants in designing and dyeing a stitched shibori piece on vintage silk kimono lining fabric in this one-day workshop. Please bring rubber gloves, sewing pins, and scissors. $36 members, $45 non-members, plus $20 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of cla...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage

    May 12, 2012

    FREE ALL DAY! May is Asian Pacific Heritage month. Celebrate with fun arts, crafts, and food for the whole family. Keep checking back for more information. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together.

  • Earth Day: “Order to Go”

    Apr 23, 2011

    Pay-What-You-Can! Nobuko Miyamoto and The EcoBand perform waste-free live music, and members of Great Leap’s Collaboratory mentorship program perform scenes from their funny, poignant and poetic show about the environmental impact of take-out food containers and utensils. For the finale, Nobuko teaches a new Obon dance to all who want to learn! Workshops between performances teach you how to live a more ecologi...

  • Book Reading: "Kiyo’s Story" by Kiyo Sato

    Jul 17, 2010

    Kiyo’s Story is the compelling story of starting a family in California, coping during the Depression, being swept off to concentration camps, and ultimately surviving and succeeding despite terrible odds and oppressive prejudice. As a special bonus, Ms. Sato will be offering tips on how to write your own story! [Purchase a copy of Kiyo's Story at the Museum Store Online]

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Books Galore!

    Jul 11, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY Come and explore with us the wonderful world of Asian American and Japanese American books. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Do you have a story to share? Create your own kamishibai! Kamishibai is a form of storytelling that originated in Japane...

  • 2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

    May 13, 2001

    May is the month to remember your mom. Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, and workshops. No reservations necessary Photo Decoration Workshop Create a special photo project in honor of your mother.

  • Members’ Reception at the National Museum

    Jul 28, 2000

    Upper-level Members’ Reception and Exhibition Preview to celebrate the opening of Allen Say's Journey: The Art and Words of a Children's Book Author. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 213.830.5656.