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  • 9066 to 9/11—The Past, Present, and Future of Anti-Asian Bias in America

    Aug 12, 2020

    FREE On March 21, 1942, Congress codified Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin Roosevelt, which resulted in the forced removal and confinement of people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast in American concentration camps. 78 years later, the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a surge in discrimination, bias, and violence against Asian Americans, many of whom were falsely blamed for spreading the virus. ...

  • Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Introductory Class

    Sep 09, 2017

    SOLD OUT Washi is a traditional Japanese handmade decorative paper that dates back to the seventh century. Unlike machine-made paper from wood pulp, washi is made from the inner bark of plants such as mulberry, bamboo, wisteria, and hemp. The intertwining of fibers results in paper that is strong, durable, washable, and acid-free. Its thin, smooth, soft surface can be printed with vivid colors and complex designs....

  • Dramatic Reading—"Death of a Salesman"

    Aug 21, 2016

    Arthur Miller’s iconic play revolves around traveling salesman Willy Loman, who cannot understand how he has failed to achieve success and happiness. The probing drama reveals how Loman’s relentless quest for the "American Dream" has kept him alienated from his wife, his sons, and his friends. A thrilling and deeply revelatory tragedy, Death of a Salesman is an enduring classic of American theater. This unique...

  • "Colors of Confinement" Member Preview

    May 03, 2014

    Members are invited to a preview of the special engagement, Colors of Confinement: Rare Kodachrome Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration in WWII. Author and curator Dr. Eric Muller will present a book talk featuring the rare Kodachrome Heart Mountain camp photographs of Bill Manbo. Light reception to follow. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or call 213.830.5657. Read an interview with curator Eric Muller on ...

  • Asian Pacific Islander Festival: "Act of War—The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation "

    May 12, 2012

    This moving documentary tells the story of the United State’s involvement in the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. Stylized re-enactments, archival photos and film, political cartoons, historic quotes, and presentations by Hawaiian scholars tell Hawaiian history through Hawaiian eyes.

  • Leaps of Faith by Great Leap

    Jan 10, 2009

    Performances are at 3:00 and 8:00 PM A woman born both Jewish and Muslim wrestles with god; a comical super-hero attempts to save people from their ignorance about the religious practices of others; a raised-Catholic woman finds another “mother” in the Hindu tradition. These are some of the stories in LEAPS OF FAITH, an ensemble theater piece. In a world where religious differences often become divisive an...

  • The Art of Tea Ceremony

    Aug 18, 2002

    Demonstration The Ogasawara-ryu Sencha School will demonstrate the art of tea ceremony using fine green tea leaves. The practice of tea ceremony helps to develop concentration and appreciation of beauty. 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

  • History of North American Taiko

    Jun 30, 2001

    Lecture Featuring: Pamela Okano, Director of Hinode Taiko, Stan Shikuma, Director of Kokon Taiko Taiko in America comes from many different perspectives, and has a rich history spanning over thirty years. Join these two pioneers of the North American taiko community as they outline the development of taiko in the U.S. and Canada since the late 60's.

  • Envisioning Asian American Identities: Aesthetics, Politics, and Culture

    Jan 31, 1998

    Symposium At the University of Southern California, Harris Hall 101 This afternoon symposium will address the question of Asian American identity in visual culture by exploring the art and cultural historical issues raised by the exhibition Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions: Asian American Artists and Abstraction. Speakers and participants will include art historians, anthropologists, cultural historians, an...

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    Japanese American National Museum Privacy Policy Last Updated: January 3, 2024 SCOPE This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed by the Japanese American National Museum (“JANM,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) in the course of our business, as collected on our websites located at www.janm.org, blog.janm.org, janmstore.com, www.discovernikkei.org, blog.democracyjanm.org, enemy-mail.janm.org, ea...