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  • JANM Free Family Days: Pop Mania

    Nov 14, 2015

    FREE ALL DAY Join us for a day of pop culture-themed activities in honor of Giant Robot Biennale 4. ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: See Giant Robot Biennale 4 and complete our scavenger hunt to win a prize. Make a special custom button with a design started by a Giant Robot artist and finished by you. At Ruthie’s Origami Corner, learn how to fold an origami dinosaur. Contribute your creativi...

  • Hello Kitty Musubi Workshop

    Jan 31, 2015

    This program is sold out. Back by popular demand! This workshop was a huge hit at Hello Kitty Con 2014. Chef and Hello Kitty super-fan Katie Chin teaches how to make adorable and delicious Hello Kitty musubi. $20 members, $25 non-members. Limited to 30 participants. Admission to Common Ground and Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty after the workshop are included.

  • Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi!

    Oct 03, 2009

    A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations! $40 members; $50 non-members, includes admission and supplies. For more information about the Sushi Chef Institute, go to: www.sushischool.net

  • Ruby, Tragically Rotund by Boni B. Alvarez, Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera

    Feb 21, 2008

    The story of Ruby Salazar, a full-figured Filipina American, whose battle with weight and self-image intensifies when her mother takes a refund on Ruby’s tuition in order to fund her sister’s blossoming beauty pageant career. Presented in collaboration with East West Players.

  • Play with Clay Family Day

    Apr 24, 2004

    Express yourself using clay with a fun, creative activity for everyone. Kids of all ages will have an opportunity to explore the exhibition and be inspired to create their own sculptures. Quick drying clay will be used.

  • Members Reception in Washington, D.C.

    Sep 21, 2002

    The Nisei Legacy and the Promise of America Join the National Museum for an exciting weekend in our nation's capital. Events will include a Members' Reception celebrating the 10th Anniversary, programs and workshops.

  • CANCELLED: Shamisen Recital

    Feb 12, 2000

    Students of Lillian Nakano (Kineya Fukuju) will perform traditional nagauta shamisen, a Glenn Horiuchi contemporary shamisen composition, and a special presentation dance performance by Fujima Ryusei. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • Hawai`i Pidgin Voices : Talking da Kine In Poetry And Fiction

    Jul 07, 1998

    Just like Aunty Hina Kahani said, "Ho, just ’cause us write in pidgin, no mean us dumb." Discover the true meaning behind this statement and more on Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum. The Museum will present an afternoon with Bamboo Ridge Press authors Juliet S. Kono, Darrell H.Y. Lum and Lois-Ann Yamanaka reading pieces in Hawai‘i Creole, or Pidgin. Located at 369 Eas...

  • Kiri-e Flower Arrangements

    Apr 26, 1997

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of kiri-e (paper cutting) techniques and make beautiful flower arrangements. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by April 23.

  • Los Angeles Landscapes: Asian American Women in Film and Video

    Jan 16, 1997

    Three Asian America women film-makers explore Los Angeles in this unique presentation. Fatimah Tobing Rony is a visiting scholar and lecturer at the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Her film is entitled, Concrete River tells the story of a woman’s search to find out about her murderess mother’s past. Hyun Mi Oh is a writer for film and television and has taught screenwriting at San Francisco State University...