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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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  • JANM Free Family Days: Mele Kalikimaka

    Dec 12, 2015

    FREE ALL DAY Celebrate the holidays island-style, as our friends at KoAloha Ukulele lead performances, workshops, craft activities, and other holiday-inspired fun. ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: Decorate a miniature paper palm tree. Build a Hawaiian-style snowman. Make a festive paper Japanese lantern at Ruthie’s Origami Corner. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.–...

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

    Dec 05, 2015 - Dec 06, 2015

    Saturday, December 5 • 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6 • 2 p.m. FREE The Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu or sado) is a highly choreographed ritual of preparing and serving green tea (matcha) with traditional sweets to balance the bitter taste of the tea. In the early Meiji era, Kyoto Prefecture held the first tea exposition in Japan. The governor of Kyoto asked the 11th Urasenke Grand Tea Master, Gengensa...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Dec 05, 2015

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

  • 5th Annual LA International Tea Festival

    Dec 05, 2015 - Dec 06, 2015

    Saturday, December 5–Sunday, December 6 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 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. Presented by Chado Tea Roo...

  • Edible Adventures: Little Tokyo Sushi Graze

    Dec 05, 2015

    Take a stroll through Little Tokyo and sample some of the many different ways to experience sushi—maki, inari, chirashi, kaiten. On this guided tour, sushi masters will tell stories that evoke the 130-year history of the neighborhood. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. $64 members; $80 non-members. Food and museum admission included. Reserve early; limited to 12 participants.

  • JANM ANNOUNCES NEW VP OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS

    Nov 30, 2015

    Rick Noguchi has been hired as Vice President of External Relations for the Japanese American National Museum. He began his role on November 16. Noguchi reports to JANM President and CEO Greg Kimura. The hiring marks a return to the museum for Noguchi, who previously held positions there in public programs and development. He has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, serving in various mana...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 28, 2015

    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.

  • Member Appreciation Days

    Nov 27, 2015 - Nov 29, 2015

    Friday, November 27–Sunday, November 29 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 20 participating Southern California institutions. New participants this season include the Time Travel Mart, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, th...

  • NATIONAL MUSEUM TO BEGIN 2009 WITH OSHOGATSU FAMILY FESTIVAL JANUARY 4

    Dec 24, 2008

    The Japanese American National Museum will kick off 2009 with its annual Oshogatsu (New Year’s) Family Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at its facility at 369 E. First Street, in Little Tokyo. This event is free and open to the public. Highlighting the day’s activities will be the appearance of Kodama Taiko, who will perform their annual mochitsuki (pounding of sweet rice) ceremony at 1 ...

  • AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR ALLEN SAY TO LAUNCH LATEST BOOK, 'ERIKA-SAN', JAN. 3, AT MUSEUM

    Dec 23, 2008

    World-renowned author and illustrator Allen Say will launch his first book in two years, Erika-san, at a special reading and book signing set for Saturday, January 3, 2009, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. Based on a true story, the newest masterpiece from the Caldecott medalist is Erika-san, which traces the life of a young girl—inspired as a child by a magical paintin...