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  • "Wa-Shoku: Beyond Sushi"

    Mar 22, 2015

    Japanese cuisine is familiar to diners all over the world today. Wa-Shoku: Beyond Sushi is the story of the men who dedicated their lives to spreading wa-shoku (Japan’s traditional foods) throughout the world. Featuring Noritoshi Kanai, Chairman of Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; Nobu Matsuhisa, chef/owner of Nobu restaurants; Katsuya Uechi, chef/owner of Katsu-ya group; Yoshihiro Murata, chef/owner of Kyoto Kikunoi; Shige...

  • "Wa-Shoku: Beyond Sushi"

    Mar 22, 2015

    Japanese cuisine is familiar to diners all over the world today. Wa-Shoku: Beyond Sushi is the story of the men who dedicated their lives to spreading wa-shoku (Japan’s traditional foods) throughout the world. Featuring Noritoshi Kanai, Chairman of Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; Nobu Matsuhisa, chef/owner of Nobu restaurants; Katsuya Uechi, chef/owner of Katsu-ya group; Yoshihiro Murata, chef/owner of Kyoto Kikunoi; Shige...

  • Hello Kitty Shibori Workshop

    Mar 22, 2015

    This program is sold out. After a brief talk on the connection between Sanrio and Japan’s silk industry, Shibori Girl (Glennis Dolce) will lead participants in designing and dyeing a stitched shibori piece on vintage silk kimono lining fabric in this one-day workshop. Please bring rubber gloves, sewing pins, and scissors. $36 members, $45 non-members, plus $20 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of cla...

  • Shadows for Peace, For the Sake of the Children (Kodomo no Tame Ni): The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience

    Mar 21, 2015

    FREE The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing approximately 120,000 men, women, and children instantly. Thousands more died from injuries and radiation in the following days and years. This forum, proudly presented by JANM and the Orange Coast Optimist Club, will address the devastating and ongoing effects of atomic weapon...

  • Hello Kitty Cupcake Decorating

    Mar 21, 2015

    This program is sold out. Make Hello Kitty cupcakes with Michele Chen Chock, author of The Hello Kitty Baking Book. Book signing to follow. Bring your own apron; other supplies are included. $28 members, $35 non-members. Limited to 25 participants. Admission to Common Ground and Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty are included.

  • Members Only Family History Workshop

    Mar 21, 2015

    JANM members and their children or grandchildren are invited to uncover their family’s immigration and camp records and more in this special, customized workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to discover their unique history together. Space is limited to 5 families. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. This event has reached capacity; no additional reservations can be accepted. ...

  • East West Players: A Writers’ Gallery Reading of "Iyakan Blues (The Criers)"

    Mar 19, 2015

    FREE JANM is pleased to host the East West Players’ reading of Iyakan Blues (The Criers), written by Giovanni Ortega and directed by Tim Dang. Aurora, Remedios, and Eugenia are three of the most sought-after professional criers (individuals paid to cry at funerals) in Monterey Park. They are eager to welcome Aurora’s 14-year-old daughter Ligaya (nicknamed Gaya) from the Philippines into their world and te...

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: March into Spring

    Mar 14, 2015

    FREE* ALL DAY! Spring is here! Welcome the new season by recycling old things into new ones. *Admission to all activities and to Common Ground: The Heart of Community is FREE ALL DAY. Admission to the special exhibition, Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, requires a separate purchase. All Hello! Admissions are based on timed entry; obtaining tickets in advance is strongly recommended. ...

  • 'Unfinished Business' Screening Kicks Off National Museum Redress Series on January 19

    Jan 11, 2008

    Steven Okazaki’s Academy Award nominated documentary, "Unfinished Business: The Japanese American Internment" (1986) , will screen on Saturday, January 19, at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, with Professor Mitch Maki providing special tours of the exhibition, Common Ground: The Heart of Community, to provide historic context for the documentary that focuses on appeal of the wrongful convictions of th...

  • GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE EXHIBIT TO CLOSE JANUARY 13

    Jan 11, 2008

    The popular art exhibit, Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues, whose opening reception drew over 2,700 people to the Japanese American National Museum, will end its run on Sunday, January 13, with two special public programs on January 12 and 13, including a collaboration with MOCA and extended hours on Saturday. The exhibition, co-curated by Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura and the National Museum, marked the 50th is...