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  • 2025 Natsumatsuri Family Festival is on Saturday, August 16

    Aug 11, 2025

    Media AdvisoryWHAT: Celebrate summer with us at JANM’s Democracy Center and the Norman Y. Mineta Democracy Plaza featuring free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages!The festival is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Nissan Foundation, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, and the Port of Long Beach. The media sponsor is T...

  • JANM and LTHS Unveils New Plaque on JANM’s Historic Building in Honor of Its 100th Anniversary

    Sep 12, 2023

    LOS ANGELES, CA – On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) and Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) unveiled a plaque and new street signs marking the significance of JANM’s Historic Building and its City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument designation in advance of its upcoming 100th anniversary. The Historic Building was designed by local architect Edgar Cline and buil...

  • The Art of Museum and Memory with Karen Tei Yamashita

    Mar 25, 2022

    Free RSVP for In Person RSVP for Virtual Join us in a celebration of author Karen Tei Yamashita, UC Santa Cruz emerita professor of literature, who was recently awarded the 2021 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards. Yamashita will discuss her work and writings, followed by an audience Q&A moderated by Jasmi...

  • On the Passing of Judge Vincent H. Okamoto

    Oct 01, 2020

    Los Angeles, CA—As the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Japanese American National Museum, it is with sadness and much respect that I note the passing of Judge Vincent H. Okamoto, a decorated Vietnam veteran, a prominent lawyer and judge, an articulate speaker and historian and a community leader. Judge Okamoto’s personal story is remarkable. The 10th child and sixth son born in an American concentration ...

  • ON THE PASSING OF FRANK HAJIME WATASE

    Sep 21, 2020

    Los Angeles, CA–In my capacity as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Japanese American National Museum, I wanted to convey our condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of Frank Hajime Watase at his recent passing earlier this month at the age of 96. Frank was among the first Trustees for JANM before our public opening in 1992 and served as a Governor twice. Frank believed in our mission to pres...

  • Smithsonian Institution Museum Day Live!

    Mar 12, 2016

    Free admission to JANM all day! In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, JANM is once again participating in the annual Museum Day Live! event. Inspiring Women and Girls of Color This year, JANM joins the Smithsonian Institution in encouraging all people, particularly women and girls of color in underserved communities, to explore their nation’s museums, cultur...

  • Community Day of Remembrance

    Feb 21, 2015

    PAY WHAT YOU WISH* JANM is proud to present the 2015 Day of Remembrance in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League–Pacific Southwest District, Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress, and the Manzanar Committee. The event marks the 73rd anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. The 2015 Community Day...

  • JANM’S NEXT TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY TO CELEBRATE GROUNDBREAKING TATTOO EXHIBITION

    Jun 24, 2014

    The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will continue its popular Target Free Family Saturdays series on July 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free all day, giving families the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities as well as view current exhibitions. July’s Target Free Family Saturday will be a celebration of the groundbreaking photographic exhibition, Perseverance: Japanese...

  • MEDIA ADVISORY—JANM TO PRESENT NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SEATTLE JULY 4-7 WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER SECRETARY NORMAN Y. MINETA

    Jul 02, 2013

    Japanese American National Museum will present its fourth national conference, Speaking Up! Democracy, Justice, Dignity, at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel on July 4 through July 7. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988—which granted redress to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II—the conference will explore the historic and contemporary connections of the Japanese Am...

  • AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR ALLEN SAY TO READ FROM LATEST BOOK, 'THE BOY IN THE GARDEN', OCT. 17

    Oct 05, 2010

    Author/illustrator Allen Say, whose children’s books have won numerous awards, will read from his latest work, The Boy in the Garden, at a public program and book signing set for Sunday, October 17, at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum. Say has been recognized as one of the top illustrators and authors for many years. His illustration of Annetta Lawson’s book The Lucky Yak won him the New York Times ...