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  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Mitsuye Yamada

    Aug 24, 2019

    All members are invited to meet Mitsuye Yamada, Amy Uyematsu, Brynn Saito, Diana Tsuchida, and Diane Fujino before the book release celebration and multigenerational poetry reading for Full Circle, Yamada’s new collection of poetry. Space is limited. RSVP by August 20 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

  • 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.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Oct 01, 2011

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Jul 02, 2011

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jun 04, 2011

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    May 07, 2011

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

  • Paper Sculpture Workshop

    Mar 05, 1998

    Come learn how to make innovative paper sculpture arrangements by using colorful paper and folding techniques! Instructor Ryoko Shibata will conduct this free paper sculpture workshop at the Japanese American National Museum, located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 21, 1998 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. For reservations or more information, please call 213.625....

  • Becoming a Family Detective

    Nov 01, 1997 - Nov 02, 1997

    Workshop for Girl Scout Council Badge Requirement Instructor: Karen Yonemoto Learn how to trace down your family history and engage in an interactive search to learn about your experiences in an ethnic community. The Museum is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Angeles Girl Scout Council as we will explore the themes of identity, family, and community in a fun and exciting way. A tour of the Museu...