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  • Remembrance―Japanese American History and Art from the Reproductions of the Japanese American National Museum's Collection at Japanese Overseas Migration Museum (Yokohama, Japan)

    Feb 13, 2026 - May 10, 2026

    TRAVELING EXHIBITIONJapanese Overseas Migration MuseumYokohama, Kanagawa, JapanTuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Closed on MondaysWeb: jica.go.jp As the leading institution in the United States that collects and preserves the history and culture of Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans, the Japanese American National Museum is delighted to share the diverse artistic talent from our collection.These works of art—pr...

  • 追憶―絵画からたどる日系アメリカ人の歴史と美術：全米日系人博物館のコレクションより

    Feb 13, 2026 - May 10, 2026

    巡回展独立行政法人国際協力機構 横浜センター海外移住資料館火〜日曜：10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.、月曜休館Web: jica.go.jp 全米日系人博物館は、日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史と文化を収集・保存するアメリカを代表する博物館です。その所蔵コレクションから、多彩な日系アメリカ人アーティストの芸術的作品を紹介いたします。複製の形で展示するこれらの作品は、移民から戦時中の強制収容の歴史を記録するとともに、その時、日系アメリカ人アーティストたちが何を見て考えていたのかを浮かび上がらせています。第二次世界大戦中、アメリカ西海岸に住んでいた日系アメリカ人は、不当にもアメリカの強制収容所へと送られました。彼らはその過酷な生活においても、創造力やユーモアを失わず、その中で見つけた美や喜びを描いていきました。日系アメリカ人のアーティストの、たくましさと芸術性に触れ、その歴史をたどっていただければ幸いです。 上作品：ヒサコ・ヒ...

  • JANM Book Club: The Poet and the Silk Girl with Satsuki Ina and Adrian Tomine

    Feb 07, 2026

    Join The Poet and the Silk Girl author Satsuki Ina and acclaimed graphic novelist Adrian Tomine for a conversation about the intergenerational impact of the Japanese American World War II incarceration experience. From the deep trauma of the past to the alarming and familiar turmoil of today’s political moment, they will discuss the power of art and family to foster understanding, healing, community, and societal cha...

  • Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo at Monterey Museum of Art (Monterey, CA)

    Feb 05, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

    TRAVELING EXHIBITIONMonterey Museum of ArtMonterey, CAWeb: montereyart.orgPhone: 831.372.5477 Rediscover the work of three trailblazing women—Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo—in Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo. This exhibition reveals a broader picture of the American experience through artworks and life stories of three Japanese American women from the pre–World War II gen...

  • Japanese American History and Art from JANM’s Collection (Fukuoka, Japan)

    Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026

    TRAVELING EXHIBITIONYame City Hall 1FFukuoka, JapanMonday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and HolidaysContact: 0943-23-1111 As the leading institution in the United States that collects and preserves the history and culture of Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans, the Japanese American National Museum is delighted to share the diverse artistic talent from our collection.These works of a...

  • JANMコレクションからたどる日系アメリカ人の歴史と美術

    Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026

    展覧会概要巡回展八女市役所（福岡県）月〜金曜：8:30am-5:15pm、土日祝日休館連絡先: 0943-23-1111 全米日系人博物館は、日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史と文化を収集・保存するアメリカを代表する博物館です。その所蔵コレクションから、多彩な日系アメリカ人アーティストの芸術的作品を紹介いたします。複製の形で展示するこれらの作品は、移民から戦時中の強制収容の歴史を記録するとともに、その時、日系アメリカ人アーティストたちが何を見て考えていたのかを浮かび上がらせています。第二次世界大戦中、アメリカ西海岸に住んでいた日系アメリカ人は、不当にもアメリカの強制収容所へと送られました。彼らはその過酷な生活においても、創造力やユーモアを失わず、その中で見つけた美や喜びを描いていきました。日系アメリカ人のアーティストの、たくましさと芸術性に触れ、その歴史をたどっていただければ幸いです。 上作品：ヒサコ・ヒビ、「洗濯室」、油彩、画布、...

  • JANM Book Club Presents Two Author Events and Nikkei Children’s Book Festival

    Jan 29, 2026

    Editors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will host three literary events in winter and spring 2026. In February, JANM Book Club presents The Poet and the Silk Girl with author Satsuki Ina and graphic novelist Adrian Tomine. In March, JANM Book Club ...

  • LA Day of Remembrance Committee Announces 2026 Day of Remembrance - The Power of Action: Silence Today, Injustice Tomorrow

    Jan 29, 2026

    LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Day of Remembrance (DOR) Committee announced that the annual Day of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple – Nishi Betsuin (815 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012).The Day of Remembrance commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The order authoriz...

  • Echoes of History: Inspiring Civic Action and Building Democracy

    Jan 23, 2026

    Join the Democracy Center at JANM and meet the thinkers, artists, organizers, and civic leaders confronting authoritarianism today. Hear from keynote speakers Agnès Callamard of Amnesty International, Robert Evans of the Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here podcasts and Glenn Kaino, an acclaimed contemporary artist. Panelists include JANM President and CEO Ann Burroughs, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Tha...

  • JANM Announces Four New Board Members

    Jan 21, 2026

    Editors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announces four new members to its Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. Ford Fujii joined the JANM Board of Trustees and Glenn Kaino, David Ige, and Toshizo “Tom” Watanabe joined the JANM Board of Governo...