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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • SCREENING: “Craft of Speed”—A Documentary About Mooneyes

    Dec 02, 2025

    Dive into the thirty-year story of MOONEYES with this documentary about two Japanese and Japanese American hot rodders who saved the iconic American speed parts company, built the brand MOONEYES, and popularized hot rod culture in Asia. Following the screening is a conversation with Craft of Speed producer, writer, and director Ming Lai, MOONEYES USA President Chico Kodama, and curator of Cruising J-Town, Oliver Wang...

  • Museum Store Sunday with HAKKO

    Nov 30, 2025

    Celebrate Museum Store Sunday with the JANM Store’s unique pop-up event featuring select items from the store. Yoko Maeda Lamn of HAKKO will have products like artisan koji, miso, and shoyu, and a demonstration and tasting of their pressed kioke (wooden barrel) soy sauce. Sample what it’s like to support JANM’s mission while buying gifts and supplies for the holidays!NOTE: Unfortunately, Sonoko Sakai is no longer abl...

  • 2025 Holiday Member Appreciation Days

    Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025

    Find the perfect gifts for everyone during Member Appreciation Days this fall! JANM Members will receive a 20% discount at janmstore.com during Member Appreciation Days from Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30. 20% discount will also be honored at the Museum Store Sunday pop-up event featuring special offerings from Sonoko Sakai and items from HAKKO on November 30. MORE DETAILS While the physical JANM Store i...

  • December and Early January Programs Include “Cruising J-Town” Finale and Oshogatsu Family Festival

    Nov 25, 2025

    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.PSALOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) celebrates the finale of Cruising J-Town in Pasadena and hosts a film screening about the speed shop Mooneyes at the Democracy Center. East West Players’ 60th anniversary commemorative event, Discover Nikke...

  • JANM Mourns the Passing of Yosh Nakamura

    Nov 25, 2025

    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) mourns the passing of Yosh Nakamura. A steadfast supporter of JANM, he was a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (442nd RCT), an accomplished artist, and treasured educator. Born in Rosemead, Califor...

  • 全米日系人博物館の「お正月ファミリー フェスティバル」を2026年1月11日に開催

    Nov 21, 2025

    注記：JANMの展示施設は改修のため休館しています。JANMのそのほかの施設や館外の会場でプログラムは継続しています。詳細はjanm.org/OnTheGoをご覧ください。全米日系人博物館（JANM）は、毎年恒例の人気イベント「お正月ファミリー・フェスティバル」を、2026年1月11日（日）午前11時から午後4時30分まで、日米文化会館（Japanese American Cultural & Community Center、JACCC）にて開催します。2026年のお正月ファミリー・フェスティバルでは、午年の幕開けを祝う、すべての世代が楽しめる無料のクラフト体験、パフォーマンス、文化体験を実施いたします。入場は無料ですが、事前予約をお勧めします。チケットや詳細は、janm.org/events でご確認ください。イベントの見どころの一つはもちつき実演です。また、JANMオンラインストアでは、午年にちなんだTシャツ、ぬいぐるみ、...

  • JANM Celebrates the Oshogatsu Family Festival on January 11, 2026

    Nov 21, 2025

    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 bring its popular annual Oshogatsu Family Festival to the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) from 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The 2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival will...

  • JANM Mourns the Passing of Arthur A. Hansen

    Nov 18, 2025

    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) mourns the passing of Dr. Arthur A. Hansen. He was professor emeritus of History and Asian American Studies at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), and was JANM’s senior historian from 2001 through ...

  • JANM Mourns the Passing of George Sugimoto

    Nov 18, 2025

    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) mourns the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist George Sugimoto. Born in Parlier, California, Sugimoto was the youngest of nine children. He and his family were imprisoned at the Gila River concentratio...

  • JANM Mourns the Passing of Nancy Matsui

    Nov 18, 2025

    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) mourns the passing of Nancy Matsui, a member of the JANM Board of Governors. After celebrating forty years of service with American Airlines, she retired from her position as the National Account Sales Manage...