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  • Members Only Program and Reception—"Only the Oaks Remain"

    Dec 10, 2016

    Only the Oaks Remain tells the true stories of those targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and imprisoned in the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, located in the Tujunga neighborhood of Los Angeles, by the US Department of Justice during World War II. In conjunction with the opening day, all JANM members are invited to a moderated panel discussion. Speakers will include Dr. Lloyd Hitt, local Tujunga historian; ...

  • Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo Vat Making and Shibori Technique

    Dec 10, 2016 - Dec 11, 2016

    Saturday, December 10–Sunday, December 11 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce of Shibori Girl Studios, participants will have the opportunity to make a small, two-gallon fermentation vat to take home with them. All levels are welcome to come and practice shibori techniques, learn about indigo vat maintenance, experiment with Japanese shibori tools and stencils, and browse the book col...

  • Mottainai Yoga with traci

    Dec 10, 2016

    —PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME— Roughly translated, mottainai means "don’t be wasteful" in Japanese. In this yoga and meditation workshop for all levels, certified yoga instructor traci ishigo invites participants to harness their own inner energy to prevent body, mind, and spirit from going to waste. Participants can expect the one-hour class to be both restorative and invigorating, with opportunities to practice deep...

  • Only the Oaks Remain

    Dec 10, 2016 - Apr 09, 2017

    Only the Oaks Remain: The Story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station tells the true stories of those targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and imprisoned in the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, located in the Tujunga neighborhood of Los Angeles, by the US Department of Justice during World War II. Photographs, letters, and diaries bring the experiences of prisoners—who included Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants and Jap...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Dec 03, 2016

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

  • 6th Annual LA International Tea Festival

    Dec 03, 2016 - Dec 04, 2016

    Saturday, December 3–Sunday, December 4 The Los Angeles International Tea Festival celebrates worldwide tea culture by bringing together authors, industry experts, buyers, retailers, artists, educators, and tea lovers from around the country. Sample fine teas from all over the world, attend stimulating presentations, and meet premier suppliers, all in one place. Proceeds support JANM. Visit teafestivalla...

  • Member Appreciation Days

    Nov 25, 2016 - Nov 27, 2016

    Friday–Sunday, November 25–27, 2016 JANM members always enjoy a 10% store discount and free admission to JANM. On this special weekend, take advantage of a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% store discount at 17 participating Southern California institutions. New participants this season will include Palm Springs Art Museum, who will join returning favorites s...

  • 'TEXTURED LIVES' EXHIBIT TO EXTEND RUN THROUGH AUGUST 22

    May 06, 2010

    The Japanese American National Museum announced that its new exhibition, Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing from the Plantations of Hawai`i, will extend its exhibition run through August 22 rather than closing at the end of May. The exhibition opened on February 27. The exhibition is composed entirely of artifacts from the Barbara Kawakami Collection. Kawakami, who was raised on an Oahu sugar plantation a...

  • TARGET FREE FAMILY, 'CALLING ALL KIDS', TO FEATURE AUTHOR NAOMI HIRAHARA ON MAY 8

    Apr 27, 2010

    In recognition of International Children’s Day, the Japanese American National Museum’s popular series Target Free Family Saturday presents "Calling All Kids" on Saturday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is free and open to the public as part of Target’s sponsorship of family programs in Southern California. This event, which features hands-on arts and craft activities for the whole family throughout th...

  • JAPANESE WOMEN'S RIGHTS PIONEER BEATE SIROTA GORDON TO RELATE HER STORY ON MAY 16

    Apr 23, 2010

    The only woman to play a role in the writing of the Japanese Constitution, Beate Sirota Gordon, will speak about her memories in advocating for equal rights for Japanese women, on Sunday, May 16 at the Japanese American National Museum’s Tateuchi Democracy Forum in her first speaking engagement in Southern California. This program is organized in partnership between the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation an...