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  • A Legacy of Healing, Rebirth, and Leadership: A Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Scholar Talk

    Nov 19, 2020

    Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s Adriel Luis will present and moderate a lively discussion with panelists, Emily Anderson, Ph.D., Curator, Japanese American National Museum, and Jessica Rubenacker, Exhibit Director, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Emily Anderson will speak about the important role that religious institutions and individuals played in providing a sense of secu...

  • Online Conversation and Q&A—Houses for Peace: Exploring the Legacy of Floyd Schmoe

    Aug 05, 2020

    FREE Wednesday, August 5: 7 P.M. (PDT) | 4 p.m. (HST) Thursday, August 6: 11 a.m. (JST) In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, join a conversation on what today’s audiences can learn and build on from the story of Floyd Schmoe, a lifelong grassroots activist for peace. The conversation will build on the documentary Houses for Peace (2018), that tells the story of Schmoe, who ...

  • STATEMENT BY ANN BURROUGHS, JANM PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON THE PASSING OF DEAN MATSUBAYASHI, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LITTLE TOKYO SERVICE CENTER

    Sep 07, 2019

    "On behalf of the Trustees, Governors, Staff, Volunteers, and Supporters of the Japanese American National Museum, I wanted to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Dean Matsubayashi and to the Little Tokyo Service Center on his recent passing. "As the Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), Dean built on the foundations laid by his predecessor and mentor Bill Wat...

  • "Nisei Stories of Wartime Japan"

    Jun 20, 2015

    After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry who were in Japan at the time were barred from returning to the United States until after the war ended. Through ten interviews that encompass a range of experiences and attitudes, this documentary film takes an inside look at the experiences of the stranded American citizens. Discussion to follow with mother-and-son fil...

  • Year of the Labbit Opening Night

    Jul 14, 2011

    Join us to celebrate the opening of the Year of the Labbit Custom Show! It’s FREE and you’ll have an opportunity to meet many of the artists—including Stan Sakai, Kip Fulbeck, Christina Conway, Kathy Yoshihara, and Edwin Ushiro!

  • 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.

  • 10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

    May 15, 2002

    10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

  • 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.

  • SCHEDULE—NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Scheduling information for “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations," a NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.

  • SCHEDULE—NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop (2025)

    Scheduling information for the Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations, a NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.