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  • JANM Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

    Nov 11, 2024

    LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) respects the democratic process to select the next president of the United States. As an institution whose mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity, JANM is committed to democracy and to standing against divisiveness and discrimination. The Museum continues to welcome all visitors to its exhibitions, ...

  • Members Only Tour: "Jidai: Timeless Works of Samurai Art"

    Aug 15, 2015

    Members Only tour of Jidai: Timeless Works of Samurai Art, a special display of historically significant samurai swords on view during the month of August. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted.

  • A Celebration of Possibility: An Experience to Inspire and Broaden the World View of the Next Generation

    May 12, 2013

    Join us for a film screening of Éclair: For Our Future, For Children, an inspiring conversation on the possibilities for tomorrow, and a Mother’s Day brunch. RSVP early, seating is limited. This program is produced by BDK Development, LLC and is in partnership with the Japan Foundation.

  • AUTHOR OF 'IMPRISONED IN PARADISE' TO DISCUSS WW II KOOSKIA CAMP STORY

    Jul 05, 2011

    Author and researcher Priscilla Wegars will discuss the contents of her book, Imprisoned in Paradise: Japanese Internee Road Workers at the World War II Internment Camp at a public program set for the Japanese American National Museum on Saturday, July 16, beginning at 2 p.m. During the war, the U.S. government falsely imprisoned over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry. The great majority (110,000) was held in 10...

  • FORMER SECRETARY MINETA TO SPEAK AT 2011 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE ON FEBRUARY 19

    Jan 13, 2011

    Norman Y. Mineta, who was the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on September 11, 2001, and Muslim artist/activist Hamza Perez will be the keynote speakers at the 2011 Day of Remembrance (DOR) set for Saturday, February 19, at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. The theme for the event is "September 11th: 10 Years After" and is being organized by Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress (NCRR), the Pacific ...

  • A Free Screening of "A Good Day to Die"

    Nov 19, 2010 - Nov 19, 2011

    Bringing The Circle Together in collaboration with the LA Skins Fest: A Free Screening of A Good Day to Die A GOOD DAY TO DIE tells the story of Dennis Banks and the rise of the American Indian Movement (A.I.M.) from Banks’ early boarding school experiences to his service in the US military to the founding of the Movement. Much of the film’s energy is focused on the early and controversial actions of A.I.M. in ...

  • ITSKE STERN TO DISCUSS HISTORY OF KOKESHI ON JULY 25

    Jul 21, 2009

    Itske Stern, author of several authoritative articles on the history of the traditional Japanese kokeshi, will discuss this subject and the remarkable collection she and her husband Anthony have collected over the years at a public program, "Kokeshi: Not Just a Toy!", set for Saturday, July 25, at 2 pm. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. This presentation is part of the new exhibition, Kokes...

  • Summer Film Festival: "Top of Their Game"

    Jul 16, 2009 - Jul 31, 2009

    To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center, the National Museum will continuously screen Top of Their Game. Top of Their Game profiles Japanese American athletes from three generations and nine different sports. Interviews, historical images and action footage reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of those who have risen to the “top of their game.” Featured are Kristi Yama...

  • The Art and Philosophy of North American Taiko

    Jun 29, 2001

    As part of the 2001 Taiko Conference, the National Museum is pleased to host a series of lectures, demonstrations and workshops. The first presentation will feature Mark Miyoshi, the founder and craftsman of Miyoshi Daiko. One of the reasons taiko has become so widespread is the American innovation of making drums out of wine-barrels. First created by L.A.'s own Kinnara Taiko in the late 60's, making taiko drums from...

  • CONTACT—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

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