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  • Discover Nikkei Writing Workshop: Nikkei Names–Taro, John, Juan, João?

    Jun 28, 2014

    FREE What’s in a name? Discover Nikkei, a project of JANM, offers a free writing workshop to help you tell the rich stories hidden in your family name, your given name, and even your nickname. Participants will be encouraged to submit their creations to the Discover Nikkei website for inclusion in the Nikkei Names story collection. Submissions accepted June 1 – October 31, 2014. Additional free workshops in San...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Dec 03, 2011

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with experienced docents.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Nov 05, 2011

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with experienced docents.

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Aug 06, 2011

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Jul 02, 2011

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • Landscaping America

    Jun 17, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008

    Gardens were among the first forms of Japanese culture to gain popularity in the United States. Since their introduction to the American public at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Japanese-style gardens have profilerated across the country. Landscaping America reveals the personal stories, historical journeys, creativity, and community processes that underlie the surface of the "Japanese garden". Th...

  • Asian American Writer's Workshop Reading Series

    Mar 05, 1998

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum The fourth edition in this series is a premier party for a new book published by the Asian American Writer’s Workshop entitled, Waterbook. Edited by Barbara Tran, Waterbook is an anthology of Vietnamese American fiction and poetry. Many of the featured writers will be reading from this new publication. Free. Reservations required by February 24. Limited seating available.

  • Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

    Feb 28, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

    Feb 21, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Hinamatsuri Origami Doll-making Series

    Feb 14, 1998

    Workshop Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Join us for Hinamatsuri—Girl’s Day—doll making out of paper using origami (paper folding) techniques. This is a three part series and reservations are required by February 4. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited so call now to reserve your space. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.