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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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  • Edible Adventures: Little Tokyo Sushi Graze

    Dec 02, 2017

    Listen to stories of the neighborhood while grazing on sushi made by Little Tokyo’s talented chefs. $64 members; $80 non-members. Food and museum admission included. Limited to 10 participants.

  • CHOPSO Presents: Visas and Virtue and Crossover

    Nov 15, 2017

    FREE The Japanese American National Museum is proud to announce its partnership with CHOPSO, the first streaming destination for English-language Asian content from around the world. Several documentary films produced by the museum’s award-winning Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center will be available for streaming on the site. CHOPSO invites you to celebrate their launch with a 20th anniversary screening of...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Dec 05, 2015

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Dec 06, 2014

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

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

    Aug 16, 2014 - Aug 17, 2014

    FREE! Saturday–Sunday, August 16–17 Please note the time has been changed. The Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu or sado) is a highly choreographed ritual of preparing and serving green tea (matcha) with traditional sweets to balance the bitter taste of the tea. The featured ceremony will be arai jakin and habuta (wet cloth and leaf lid). Performed only in the summer, this procedure is designed to provide cool...

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

    Aug 16, 2014 - Aug 17, 2014

    FREE! Saturday–Sunday, August 16–17 Please note the time has been changed. The Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu or sado) is a highly choreographed ritual of preparing and serving green tea (matcha) with traditional sweets to balance the bitter taste of the tea. The featured ceremony will be arai jakin and habuta (wet cloth and leaf lid). Performed only in the summer, this procedure is designed to provide co...

  • ArtWallah Festival

    Jun 28, 2008 - Jun 29, 2008

    June 28-29 ArtWallah Proudly Presents the 8th annual ArtWallah Festival !!! A multi-disciplinary festival showcasing artistic expressions of the South Asian Diaspora FEATURING Sheetal Gandhi, Sandra Chatterjee, Malathi Iyengar & the Rangoli Dance Troupe, Oliver Rajamani, Shaheen Sheik, Deep Unnikrishnan and many more DATE/TIME Saturday, June 28th 7PM - Evening Show Performance Sunday, June 29th 2PM ...

  • 10th Annual National Invitational Golf Tournament

    Jun 25, 2001

    The Japanese American National Museum returns to the exclusive Riviera Country Club for its 10th Annual National Golf Tournament. Established in 1926, the historic Riviera Country Club, home of the LA Open, Nissan Open and PGA Seniors Tour will be the location of our popular tournament. For more information please call 213.625.0414

  • Going Overtime: Health and Fitness Tips From Senior Athletes

    Sep 24, 2000

    While individuals live longer than ever, the quality of their life is always a question. Senior fitness has become vital in maintaining a healthy existence through the golden years. The panelists will target several important health issues and also share their own experiences and practices that have kept them active as senior citizens. Come and learn the things you should know to lead a long and healthy life. Feat...

  • "Gang Culture, Youth Culture, and Activism" Discussion at Japanese American National Museum May 22

    May 22, 1999

    An open discussion between speakers and participants about the impact of 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s gangs and youth organizations will be held at the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, May 22 at 1 p.m. The discussion will feature teacher-activist Kathy Masaoka, former "Yellow Brotherhood" member Nick Nagatani, and former "Asian American Hardcore" member Ray Tasaki. They will discuss the impact and influence ...