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  • What Is Nikkei Food?

    Feb 26, 2022

    FREE What differentiates “Nikkei food” from “Japanese food”? Is it how Nikkei families and communities combine traditional foods with local ingredients? How does the food you eat express your cultural identity? How does food help to connect your community and bring people together? What kinds of recipes have been passed down from generation to generation in your family? Join us as we explore what is “Nikkei...

  • Nikkei Genealogical Society General Meeting

    Sep 26, 2015

    FREE The mission of the Nikkei Genealogical Society (NikkeiGen) is to promote, encourage, and share Nikkei genealogy through education, research, and networking. NikkeiGen’s general meetings are open to anyone who is interested in researching their family trees, learning more about their Japanese roots and heritage, and participating in group discussions and networking. Meetings occur approximately monthly fro...

  • Hello Kitty Girl Scout Program

    Mar 28, 2015

    This program is sold out. In this special program just for current, active Girl Scouts, start your visit to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before museum hours and then create your own Hello Kitty–inspired artwork. $10 per person for scouts or accompanying troop leaders, parents/guardians who are current JANM members; $20 per person for current, active Girl Scouts who are non-JANM members; $...

  • SPECIAL SCREENING: The California State University: Sharing and Celebrating Stories from Nisei Honorary Degree Recipients

    Jan 22, 2012

    Cal State honors Nisei with honorary degrees – see the video with their stories. 11 honorees/family members interviewed. George Takei provides the introduction, Bob Suzuki the narration. After the screening, there will be a panel discussion with: Kazunori Katayama, one of the honorees (from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) Bob Suzuki, president emeritus, Cal Poly Pomona and the video’s narrator Mitch Maki, provost at...

  • Osechi-ryōri

    Dec 02, 2007

    With Robert Hori How did foods like date-maki and namasu end up on the Oshogatsu table anyway? In this informative hands-on workshop, not only will chef and author, Robert Hori, share the history of Japanese New Year's foods, he will also pass along useful preparation tips and recipes. $15 National Museum members; $25 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission. Limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and up. ...

  • Annual Gala Dinner & Silent Auction - Creative Connections: Linking History, Culture, and Identity

    Feb 04, 2006

    Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles Join us as we salute an amazing group of Japanese Americans that remain linked to their heritage and share that connection with others through literature, the arts, and popular culture. Premier sponsor: Prudential Financial, Inc. Plus: Win a new Lexus RX 400h! Enter the 2006 Lexus Opportunity Drawing, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. For more information, ...

  • Arkansas Student Mural

    May 21, 2005

    High School students in Little Rock, Arkansas created a temporary community mural in conjunction with the exhibition Lasting Beauty, which premiered in their hometown. That mural will be on display at the National Museum, and several of the students who participated will talk about the research and creation process. Also on display for this weekend only are murals completed by third grade elementary school students i...

  • All Tied Up In Mizuhiki

    Mar 31, 1998

    Craft Class Featuring: Ryoko Shibata Paper string and your imagination is all that is needed for this class. Shibata Sensei conducts a workshop in mizuhiki for all ages. Join the fun and learn a traditional art form. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by January 25. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery Series: "Rancho Grande" by Eugenie Chan

    Oct 09, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Play Reading The 11th installment in this successful series of new play readings presented by East West Players. Moon Lady and Oxboy cavort in the desert, and Ma and Pa get closer together, while Sammy seduces Mamie as Chinese mythology collides with desert culture in Rancho Grande by playwright, Eugenie Chan. Free. Reservations required. Limited seating available.

  • 2019 Gala Dinner and Silent Auction - Auction

    This year the JANM Silent Auction is going digital! Know if you’ve been outbid, no matter where you are. Set up automatic bidding and maximum bids to increase your chances of winning with the items you want! Visit janmgala.givesmart.com to access and view the silent auction on your mobile phone, desktop, tablet, or laptop (there’s no app to download). Items will be available for preview after 5 p.m. on Friday, ...