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  • Fighting For Democracy at Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, NC)

    Jan 19, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Levine Museum of the New South Charlotte, North Carolina About the Exhibition Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democra...

  • Giant Robot & JANM YPN Closing Party for "Giant Robot Biennale 3"

    Jan 17, 2013

    This event is free! Celebrate another successful Biennale with Giant Robot, the JANM Young Professional Network, and many of the artists featured in Giant Robot Biennale 3 and experience the art (again) before the exhibition closes. For more information and reserve your space, please visit grb3closingparty.eventbrite.com

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Rice Delights

    Jan 12, 2013

    This tour will bring you to the local shops and restaurants of Little Tokyo for an opportunity to sample all things rice! The stops will highlight foods such as arare, onigiri, and rice milk. $40 members, $50 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • 2013 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Snake

    Jan 06, 2013

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY! Start the New Year and the Year of the Snake with fun arts and crafts, games, and exciting cultural activities and performances. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: 11AM-5PM: • Slither into the celebrating the Year of the Snake by making some of your own! • Make a decorative wreath of all the zodiac animals • Ruthie’s Origami Corner: Fold your own origami snake • Toddler Room • Jump around in o...

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Jan 05, 2013

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

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Dec 29, 2012

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

  • JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF U.S. SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE

    Dec 21, 2012

    The Japanese American National Museum mourns the loss this week of an exceptional leader and friend, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. Distinguished World War II veteran, Medal of Honor recipient, and true public servant, Senator Inouye was a long standing champion for civil rights and social justice. He served as leader and advisor to many institutions across the country, including the Japanese American National Muse...

  • JANM MOURNS THE PASSING OF AMERICAN HERO, SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE

    Dec 17, 2012

    Japanese American National Museum’s statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye: “The Japanese American community is deeply saddened by this loss,” said Dr. G.W. (Greg) Kimura, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum. “Senator Daniel K. Inouye is irreplaceable. He embodies the very best of our community and our nation. He fought with valor and distinction on the battlefield and h...

  • Former Congressman Norman Mineta Donates Papers to the Japanese American National Museum

    Jan 01, 1996

    The Japanese American National Museum announced the acquisition of former U.S. Rep. Norman Y. Mineta’s papers and other materials from his 22-year career in Congress, a significant collection from the first mainland Nikei elected to the House of Representatives. The Mineta Collection includes papers compiled at his Washington, D.C. office and amounts to nearly 30 linear feet of materials and documents. Among t...

  • Unexpected Journeys

    Unexpected Journeys: Remarkable Stories of Japanese in America features interviews with individuals whose lives illuminate the astonishing diversity of the Japanese experience in America. From the little known early Yamato colony of Japanese in Florida where Sumi (Fukushima) Hughes’ parents settled to the challenges faced by Hamako (Amano) Schneider, one of the first Japanese war brides to be admitted to the U.S. fol...