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  • Reading and Discussion–Night in the American Village by Akemi Johnson

    Jan 25, 2020

    FREE Join Akemi Johnson as she reads from her debut book Night in the American Village, a beautifully written examination of the complex relationship between the women living near US military bases in Okinawa and the servicemen stationed there. Reading will be followed by a conversation with historian Lily Welty Tamai. Book signing to follow. This program is free in conjunction with the SoCal Museums Fre...

  • Members Only Meet and Greet with Sylvie and Hervé Claudon

    Oct 17, 2015

    All JANM members are invited to an intimate reception with Sylvie and Hervé Claudon prior to their lecture and discussion on the World War II campaigns of the 100th/442nd in Vosges, France. Limited to 40 members. RSVP by October 9 to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Hello Kitty Crochet Workshop

    May 16, 2015

    This program is sold out. Learn the art of amigurumi (miniature toy crochet) and make your own Hello Kitty charm. Ages 14 and up, all skill levels welcome. $36 members, $45 non-members. Materials and museum admission following the workshop are included. Limited to 10 participants.

  • "The Celtic Samurai: A Boy's Transcultural Journey" by Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu

    Oct 05, 2013

    Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s The Celtic Samurai: A Boy’s Transcultural Journey is a multi-media storytelling that illuminates the life of a boy born into a world torn by interracial and international hostilities. This educational performance will discuss multicultural and transnational family experiences.

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Share Your Story!

    Jul 13, 2013

    Celebrate the exhibition Visible & Invisible: A Hapa Japanese American History and share your story with your family and friends! You won’t want to miss out on this fun Target Free Family Saturday. ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: • Create a memory book to jot down stories about you and your family. • Make a family portrait collage. • Ruthie’s Origami Corner: Fold a fun origami camera. SCHEDULE: 11AM: Doors open. 1...

  • Giant Robot Biennale 3 - Opening Party

    Sep 22, 2012

    FREE! Join us in celebrating the opening of Giant Robot Biennale 3 with curator Eric Nakamura, JANM President/CEO G.W. Kimura, GRB3 artists, and Money Mark! Program starts at 7:30pm, performance at 8pm.

  • Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival

    Jun 12, 2009 - Jun 13, 2009

    The largest west coast Loving Day celebration kicks off the 2nd Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival on June 12, 2009. The Festival celebrates storytelling of the Mixed racial and cultural experience and brings together innovative artists, film and book lovers, and families for two days of writing and film workshops, readings, film screenings, a special family event and live performance by talented comedians,...

  • An Evening Exploring Shifting Attitudes on Multicultural Families and Intermarriage

    Jun 11, 2009

    The Asian Jewish Initiative was founded by the Anti-Defamation League in December 2006 as a partnership with Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Japanese American National Museum, Korean American Coalition, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics and Search to Involve Pilipino Americans to advance alliances and partnerships between Asian and Jewish communities through constructive dialogue, exploration of common gro...

  • Folk Dancing for Families

    Dec 03, 2005

    Fun for the entire family! Learn traditional techniques, basic patterns of folk dances, and new songs from around the world.

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Japanese Girl's Hair Pin

    Jul 27, 2002

    Participants will learn how to create traditional Japanese doll hair ornaments (tsumami) out of rice paper.