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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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  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jun 02, 2018

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Included with museum admission.

  • Nikkei Genealogical Society General Meeting

    May 26, 2018

    The Nikkei Genealogical Society (NikkeiGen) promotes, encourages, and shares Nikkei genealogy through education, research, and networking. NikkeiGen’s general meetings are open to anyone who is interested in researching their family trees, learning more about their Japanese roots and heritage, and participating in group discussions and networking. Meetings occur approximately once a month from January to October, w...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    May 26, 2018

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF MARY KARATSU

    May 24, 2018

    Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum mourns the passing of longtime museum volunteer Mary Karatsu, who died May 17, 2018, at the age of 94. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Mary—then 17 years old—and her older sister moved to New York and avoided the forced confinement of Japanese Americans in America’s concentration camps. She worked for her uncle who had arranged an apartment for them and late...

  • Two-Day Workshop: "Shibori" On! Continuing Explorations in "Shibori" and Indigo

    May 19, 2018 - May 20, 2018

    In this two-day workshop, participants will continue working with indigo and shibori dyeing using a broad selection of beautiful vintage and one-of-a-kind fabrics. Shibori techniques of itajime, arashi, nui, and more will be practiced with both new and continuing students. Bring scissors and a seam ripper. $72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at the beginning of class (cash only)....

  • "What We Carried" Members Preview

    May 19, 2018

    All JANM members are invited to preview What We Carried: Fragments & Memories from Iraq & Syria before it opens to the public. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs required by May 15 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Edible Adventures: Japanese Sweets and Street Art Walk

    May 19, 2018

    This walk will introduce you to the many sculptures, murals, and other public artworks in Little Tokyo. Interspersed with the art will be a sampling of Asian sweets such as imagawayaki, dango, and mochi ice cream. $24 members, $30 non-members; museum admission included. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Limited to 15 participants.

  • What We Carried

    May 19, 2018 - Aug 05, 2018

    Since 2003, several million Iraqis and Syrians have left their war-torn homes and relocated in hopes of creating a better future for themselves and their families. Approximately 140,000 of these refugees have immigrated to the United States, the majority with nothing more than the clothes on their backs and a small memento to remind them of home. What We Carried: Fragments & Memories from Iraq & Syria documents th...

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF JIMI YAMAICHI

    May 18, 2018

    Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Jimi Yamaichi, a pillar of the Japanese American community who was instrumental in the establishment of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) and an early supporter of JANM. He also participated in JANM’s 2004 National Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Yamaichi was raised in San Jose, California, and incarcerated with ...

  • Scrapbooking Workshop with Amy Tangerine

    May 12, 2018

    1 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. FREE Join crafty YouTube star Amy Tangerine for a one-hour session where she will lead participants in putting together a fun scrapbooking page. Bring your own photos or memorabilia. Limited to 25 participants each session; sign-ups begin at 11 a.m. on the day of the event. RSVPs will be released 15 minutes before the workshop time. This free workshop is made possible by...