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  • Performance—"Residence Elsewhere"

    Mar 04, 2017

    In conjunction with the exhibition Instructions to All Persons, East West Players Theatre for Youth has developed a special play exploring the effects of the World War II incarceration. Free with museum admission. No RSVP necessary. Space is limited; first come, first served.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Dec 27, 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.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Dec 20, 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.

  • POSTPONED: Anti-Asian Bias in Academia, Is it a Problem?

    Jan 15, 2014

    POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 12, 2014 The public is invited to join a live taping of the radio forum, Critical Issues Seminars, held by KPCC and Community Advocates.

  • Target Free Family Saturday: That’s a Wrap

    Dec 10, 2011

    FREE ALL DAY! Delight in a day of family fun! Learn the amazing art of origami! Keep checking back for more information! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Learn how to make an origami frog and see how far it can jump! Design your own wrapping paper to wrap up something ...

  • Exhibition Closing: Textured Lives—EXTENDED TO AUGUST 22

    May 30, 2010

    Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing From the Plantations of Hawai’i has been extended to August 22.

  • 8th Annual Courtyard Kids Festival: Every Day is Children's Day

    Aug 12, 2006

    Join Courtyard Kaeru in celebrating the spirit of youth. Holidays honoring children are held around the globe throughout the year. In Japan, Children's Day is May 5th, but the National Museum is celebrating it in the summer along with other communities. Dance, sing, create, and play with us as we, together, experience festive cultural customs of our neighbors around the world. Lively music, arts and crafts, and st...

  • 4th Annual Day Without Art at the Museum

    Dec 01, 1997

    Poetry and performance Join the Museum and Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team in honor of World AIDS Day and the 9th International “Day Without Art” for an evening of poetry and performance. This event explores issues which are transforming our Asian and Pacific Islander communities today, ranging from sex and sexuality to hope and healing. For mature audiences. Free with suggested donation to Asian Pacific...

  • 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...