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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 23, 2019

    Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Zap, Pow, Bam!

    Oct 12, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Marvels & Monsters and draw yourself into the picture with comics-themed crafts & activities! SCHEDULE: 11AM – 2PM: Join Kidding Around the Kitchen for an assemble-it-yourself popcorn snack to enjoy while watching fabulous vintage Japanese anime. 11:30AM: Curator Jeff Yang will guide families of all ages in a gallery talk of the Marvels and Monsters ex...

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Dec 01, 2012

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 07, 2012

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Mar 03, 2012

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Feb 04, 2012

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of 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...

  • Recording Family Stories: Oral History Workshop for Beginners

    May 21, 2000

    Featuring: Cynthia Togami Learn to document your family history through the recording of life histories. This workshop led by Cynthia Togami, staff member of JANM’s Life History Program, will provide basic training in doing background research, equipment selection, and preparation for an effective oral history interview. Geared for families with children ages 11 and up. Reservations required. Members $5, non-m...

  • 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.

  • "Farewell to Manzanar"

    Mar 15, 1997

    Featuring: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston joins the Museum in reading and discussing her highly acclaimed book Farewell to Manzanar. With intense details and moving words, Houston describes the fate of her family and the majority of Japanese Americans, during and after World War II. Ms. Houston will also read new works. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required. Limited seating available...