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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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  • CANCELLED: Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Izakaya Crawl!

    Sep 12, 2013

    Join us for a neighborhood 'happy hour' tour of several Japanese pubs called izakaya, where they serve Japanese style tapas. This tour is limited to adults only. Drinks are not included. $45 Members; $55 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 07, 2013

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with our knowledgeable Museum docents.

  • ‘I WANT THE WIDE AMERICAN EARTH: AN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STORY’ OPENS AT JANM SEPTEMBER 14

    Sep 03, 2013

    Los Angeles — The Japanese American National Museum is pleased to present I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story from September 14 to October 27, 2013. Travelling from the Smithsonian Institution’s Asian Pacific American Center, I Want the Wide American Earth explores the deep-rooted history of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States, spanning from the first immigrants in the 1800s to th...

  • "Gone to the Forest" by Katie Kitamura

    Aug 31, 2013

    Named as one of the Telegraph’s “Five Young Novelists for 2013” and a finalist for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award, Katie Kitamura is establishing her presence in the American literary scene. She will discuss her newest book, Gone to the Forest. Set on a struggling farm in a colonial country teetering on the brink of civil war, Gone to the Forest is a tale of family drama and political turmoil...

  • Indigo and Shibori Techniques with Shibori Girl

    Aug 31, 2013 - Sep 01, 2013

    In this 2-day workshop we will focus our intentions on practicing itajime (fold and clamp) shibori on recycled kimono lining silks. Once considered as precious as gold, old silks are being discarded at an alarming rate! Let’s breathe new life into them and improve our understanding of both silk and itajime shibori. Indigo and colorhue dyes will be used in this workshop. Both days (Saturday, August 31 – Sunday...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Aug 31, 2013

    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.

  • Artist Talk and Workshop with Shizu Saldamando

    Aug 24, 2013

    Join Portraiture Now artist Shizu Saldamando for an artist talk and portrait workshop. Check back for updates.

  • Summer "Soboro" Chicken Rice Supper Workshop with Sonoko Sakai

    Aug 24, 2013

    Soboro is a delicious Japanese dish that uses rice as the centerpiece of a meal. The menu will consist of rice made in a donabe clay pot, and served with a variety of toppings. There will be vegetable side dishes to enhance the rice dish and a refreshing fruit dessert. $70 members, $80 non-members. RSVP early, 16 students max.

  • JANM Young Professionals Network - Little Tokyo Summer Nights

    Aug 15, 2013

    Come mix, mingle, and network with other young professionals during a special evening at JANM. Visible & Invisible: A Hapa Japanese American History will be opened to attendees. Early attendees will be treated to a private tour by co-curators Professor Duncan Williams and Dr. Lily Anne Welty. Food and drinks (including beer, wine, sake, and limited cocktails) will be provided; music will be provided by DJ Roldan; ...

  • 2013 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

    Aug 10, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! This year JANM is excited to be starting a new tradition. Natsumatsuri means “summer festival” in Japanese and we hope you will join us for a day of sharing and learning, as we celebrate old and new traditions with cultural performances, demonstrations, activities, and crafts! Members Only Special perks available for JANM members! Be sure to check in at the front desk to get a member sticker so yo...