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  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Naomi Hirahara

    Mar 17, 2018

    All members are invited to congratulate Naomi Hirahara on the completion of her popular Mas Arai mystery series prior to the author discussion about her book, Hiroshima Boy. Space is limited. RSVP by March 13 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Uprooted"

    Dec 17, 2016

    Join Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During World War II exhibition curator Morgen Young for an exclusive gallery tour. This tour has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted. Image: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, LC-USF34-073759-D.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Giant Robot Biennale 4"

    Jan 23, 2016

    All members are invited to join curator Eric Nakamura for an intimate tour of the exhibition. Limited to 25 members. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Oct 25, 2014

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Admission to Common Ground: The Heart of Community included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Awesome Autumn

    Nov 09, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate the season at our Autumn-themed Target Day! SCHEDULE: 11AM – 2PM: Kidding Around the Kitchen is pleased to help welcome Awesome Autumn with a fabulous make-it-yourself Festive Fall Salad using the best that the fall harvest has to offer. 11AM - 3PM: Calling all comic book readers! Come relax and read in our Comic Book Lounge in celebration of the Marvels and Monsters exhibition. ...

  • BUSINESS ETIQUETTE EXPERT GRACE ETSUKO LEE TO DISCUSS GROWING UP AS OUTSIDER IN TATEUCHI PROGRAM ON NOV. 13

    Oct 26, 2010

    Grace Etsuko Lee, an internationally recognized corporate consultant, speaker and trainer specializing in business relations between the United States and Japan, will discuss her own life as someone who bridged two cultures and will provide basic tips to avoid mistakes in cross cultural business dealings at a special public program set for Saturday, November 13, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Japanese American National ...

  • Two Strong Women and the Sumo Wrestler

    Nov 02, 1997

    Based on a Japanese fable, this storytelling troupe will engage the audience in the adventure and lessons learned by the characters. We Tell Stories will share three stories with us and encourage audience participation through gestures, movement and drama. Joins for a kid’s point of view as we experience Sumo U.S.A. through hands-on activities. Free with Museum admission. This program is made possible in part by a...

  • "With Obligation to All" by George Ariyoshi

    Jul 12, 1997

    The Museum is pleased to present a very special book signing with former Governor of Hawai'i, George Ariyoshi. Mr. Ariyoshi had the distinction of being the first Japanese American lieutenant governor and governor in the nation and in his long political career, he has never lost an election. Join Mr. Ariyoshi as he talks about his biography, With Obligation to All and signs his books. Reservations required. Free wi...

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery: "Leilani's Hibiscus" by John Shirota

    Jul 10, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Play Reading Well-known Japanese American author and playwright Jon Shirota (Lucky Come Hawaii and Pineapple White) will read from Leilani’s Hibiscus, the sequel to his John F. Kennedy award-winning stage adaptation of Lucky Come Hawaii. Join us for an evening of comedy that plays upon the idea that home is where the heart is. This program is funded in part by AT&T. Reserv...

  • Dear Miss Breed: Letters from Camp

    Apr 05, 1997

    Dear Miss Breed: Letters from Camp Panel discussion and closing reception. This panel discussion features some of the individuals—Elizabeth Yamada, Margaret Ishino, and Louise Ogawa—who, as children, wrote to Miss Breed during the war. Immediately following the discussion, there will be a walk-through of the exhibition with curator Glen Kitayama and a closing reception that gives program participants the opportuni...