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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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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jul 26, 2014

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • 2014 World Taiko Gathering

    Jul 20, 2014

    TAIKOPROJECT is pleased to present the 2014 World Taiko Gathering, the first-ever convening of taiko groups from all over the world, scheduled for July 18-20, 2014. Presented by TAIKOPROJECT in association with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Southern California Taiko Community, the 2014 World Taiko Gathering is expected to bring together over 500 part...

  • Family Education Tour

    Jul 19, 2014

    All Members are invited to accompany their child(ren) or grandchild(ren) on a guided tour of Common Ground: The Heart of Community. This interactive and intergenerational tour will prompt discussion of what it was really like to be in America’s concentration camps. It will conclude with an activity and a visit to the Hirasaki National Resource Center, so that you can look up your family’s camp and immigration records...

  • Edible Adventures: Graze Little Tokyo

    Jul 19, 2014

    This is a food-centric cultural exploration of the hidden corners of Little Tokyo. Hear the stories of the neighborhoods' past while sampling local Asian food from pounded rice to lotus root. Come meet the shop owners of today who keep the ethnic vibe alive. $20 members; $30 non-members, incl. admission and food. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Reserve early; 15 participants max.

  • 2014 World Taiko Gathering

    Jul 19, 2014

    TAIKOPROJECT is pleased to present the 2014 World Taiko Gathering, the first-ever convening of taiko groups from all over the world, scheduled for July 18-20, 2014. Presented by TAIKOPROJECT in association with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Southern California Taiko Community, the 2014 World Taiko Gathering is expected to bring together over 500 part...

  • Family Education Tour

    Jul 18, 2014

    All Members are invited to accompany their child(ren) or grandchild(ren) on a guided tour of Common Ground: The Heart of Community. This interactive and intergenerational tour will prompt discussion of what it was really like to be in America’s concentration camps. It will conclude with an activity and a visit to the Hirasaki National Resource Center, so that you can look up your family’s camp and immigration records...

  • 2014 World Taiko Gathering

    Jul 18, 2014 - Jul 20, 2014

    TAIKOPROJECT is pleased to present the 2014 World Taiko Gathering, the first-ever convening of taiko groups from all over the world, scheduled for July 18-20, 2014. Presented by TAIKOPROJECT in association with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Southern California Taiko Community, the 2014 World Taiko Gathering is expected to bring together over 500 part...

  • GO FOR BROKE NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER TO LEASE SPACE IN JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM’S HISTORIC BUILDING

    Jul 14, 2014

    Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) have finalized 20-year lease terms allowing Go For Broke to move into JANM’s historic building located at 369 First Street, at Central Avenue, in Little Tokyo. Following renovations and refurbishments, Go For Broke staff members will move from Torrance to downtown Los Angeles, bringing them just steps away from the Go F...

  • "Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World"

    Jul 12, 2014

    FREE Screening of the documentary film Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World. The film tells the story of Don Ed Hardy, a fine artist whose obsession with tattoos launched an empire. Heavily influenced by the Japanese tradition, Hardy’s distinctive designs brought tattoo culture into the mainstream and inspired a popular line of clothing and accessories. A discussion with producer/director Emiko Omori will follow t...

  • Dodgers Gallery Talk

    Jul 12, 2014

    FREE 11:30 A.M. & 1 P.M. Curators Mark Langill and Koji Steven Sakai will lead a family-friendly gallery tour through Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game, giving the insider scoop about the exhibition and how it was put together. Mark Langill is the Dodgers Publications Editor & Team Historian. Koji Steven Sakai is the Programs Manager at the Japanese American National Museum. RSVP early, 30 participants max.