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  • Cooking Demonstration and Book Signing with Sonoko Sakai

    Dec 07, 2019

    Author and instructor Sonoko Sakai will do a cooking demonstration, with a small tasting, based on a recipe from her newest book, Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors. Following the demonstration, she will sign copies of Japanese Home Cooking as well as her previous work, Rice Craft. Included with museum admission. Space is limited so RSVPs are strongly recommended using the link below. Tic...

  • Edible Adventures: A Noodling Little Tokyo Walk

    Jun 17, 2017

    SOLD OUT Where does ramen come from? What is the difference between udon and ramen? Join this cultural walk around Little Tokyo and get a noodle-eyed view of what makes these bowls tick. $48 members; $60 non-members. Includes museum admission and three noodle stops (Marugame Monzo, Kouraku, and Ebisu). Limited to 11 participants.

  • 5th Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique

    Oct 05, 2013

    Enjoy the popular showcase of unique, handcrafted merchandise. Proceeds to benefit JANM’s educational programs. Free Boutique admission; free Museum admission with a $10 minimum Boutique purchase plus discounts at participating Little Tokyo restaurants (October 5 only).

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Ready, Set, Go!

    Feb 11, 2012

    FREE ALL DAY! Learning, crafts, and fun for the entire family! February’s theme is healthy living. 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: Hop, skip, and jump on over to the Museum to embellish a jump rope. Make a recipe holder for your favorite healthy recipes. We’ll have s...

  • Exhibition Closing: MIXED—EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 17

    Sep 26, 2010

    Please Note: This show has been extended two weeks! Mixed will now be closing on October 17. MIXED: Portraits of Multiracial Kids by Kip Fulbeck closes.

  • Shibori Workshop with Yoshiko Akane

    May 24, 2009

    Learn the ancient Japanese art of colorful shibori dyeing with Yoshiko Akane. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission.

  • El Mexico Mas Cercano A Japon

    Apr 04, 2009

    The documentary directed and produced by Shinpei Takeda reveals rather unknown history of a Japanese community in Tijuana that has existed since the 1920s.

  • 2004 Courtyard Kids Family Concert

    Aug 07, 2004

    FREE ADMISSION This year's family celebration features an afternoon of music, movement, and workshops on the National Museum's courtyard. The concert will begin with a ceremony welcoming new Courtyard Kids. HULA HALAU O KEALI`I O NALANI will delight kids and adults with ancient and modern-style hula. Also performing are ASHA'S BABA, who combine West African and African American storytelling, poetry, music, and son...

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: American Girl's Oshi-e

    Sep 14, 2002

    Join Shibata sensei and learn how to construct American dolls out of rice paper.

  • Internships—Apply Now

    2025 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Summer InternshipsThank you for your interest. To apply, please submit your:cover letteremployment application formresumetwo letters of recommendationCandidates selected for interview will also need to provide one copy of an official undergraduate transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2025. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5 p...