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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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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...

  • Hello Kitty Musubi Workshop

    May 07, 2015

    Back again by popular demand! Chef and Hello Kitty super-fan Katie Chin teaches how to make adorable and delicious Hello Kitty musubi. $28 members, $35 non-members. Limited to 30 participants. Includes materials and museum admission, including Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before the workshop.

  • "Eclair: For Our Future, For Children" Screening

    Nov 10, 2012

    FREE ADMISSION! In 1943, the dark shadow of war is sneaking up and about to change everything. After losing his parents at a very early age, Akio lives his life in and out of the orphanage and reformatory. He encounters people like Detective Toyama who saves him from hunger by giving him a sweet pastry, the White Satan at the reformatory, his foster mother Fusano, Tomiko from the cinema, and people from the to...

  • "Manzanar Fishing Club" DVD Release Event

    Oct 28, 2012

    Special meet & greet session with Manzanar Fishing Club director Cory Shiozaki and writer Richard Imamura before the official release on October 30th. Purchase copies of the DVD and get them signed before it's available anywhere else!

  • Kidding Around in the Kitchen Family Cooking Class: Fall into the JANM Comfort Foods

    Oct 24, 2009

    Please note that this class has been canceled. In this hands on class we will make some family friendly comfort foods celebrating the change of season and weather (we hope). Come with an empty stomach and an appreciation of seasonal cooking. We will tackle soups and chowders, fall sandwiches and some quick but delicious desserts. $25 members (for one child & one adult); $35 non-members, includes Museum admissio...

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko Taiko

    Feb 16, 2003

    Participants will have an opportunity to play taiko and learn about the origins and traditions of the big drum.

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko Taiko

    Jan 19, 2003

    Participants will have an opportunity to play taiko and learn about the origins and traditions of the big drum.

  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Feb 22, 2001

    Join the National Museum for an evening of laughs with the multi-talented and entertaining improv group Cold Tofu.

  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Sep 21, 2000

    Join the Museum for an evening of laughs with the multi-talented and entertaining improv group Cold Tofu.

  • Hisako Hibi Collection

    (96.601, 98.138, 99.63) Includes sixty-three oil paintings painted by artist Hisako Hibi at Tanforan Assembly Center in California and Topaz concentration camp in Utah from 1942 to 1945. Subjects include various daily activities, still lifes, and landscapes. Born Hisako Shimizu in Fukui, Japan in 1907, Hibi came to the United States in 1920 with her parents. In 1925, when the rest of her family returned to Japan, ...