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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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  • "The House on Lemon Street: Japanese Pioneers and the American Dream" by Mark Howland Rawitsch

    Aug 03, 2013

    In The House on Lemon Street, historian Mark Rawitsch tells the story of California’s Harada family and their National Historic Landmark house on Lemon Street in Riverside. In 1915 Issei immigrant father Jukichi Harada bought the house in the names of his three youngest children, who were American-born citizens. Neighbors protested because of the family’s Japanese ancestry, the State of California filed suit to ous...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 03, 2013

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

  • Hong Zhang Gallery Talk

    Jul 28, 2013

    Artist Hong Zhang will conduct a gallery discussion of her work featured in the Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter.

  • "Hiro: A Story of Japanese Internment" by Keiko Wright

    Jul 27, 2013

    A Gold Medal winner at the 38th Annual Student Academy Awards, Hiro is a short documentary explores the life of Hiroshi ‘Hiro’ Hoshizaki. A retired grandfather of six, Hiro was incarcerated at the Heart Mountain Relocation during his adolescence. As we follow him on his own journey to confront the events and memories of his past, we learn of his incarceration and the traumatic repercussions this experience has had on...

  • Ruthie’s Craft Class: "Kusudama"

    Jul 27, 2013

    Learn how to make a decorative Kusudama ball and recycled envelope cards! $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission & supplies. RSVP early, 10 students max.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jul 27, 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.

  • Back to California after 100 Years with Misaki Matsui

    Jul 20, 2013

    Upon her recent arrival in the United States, Japanese photographer Misaki Matsui uncovered a little known chapter in her family’s history—her grandfather had previously lived in California 100 years before. Misaki set out to learn more about her grandfather’s life in California by following and photographing the footsteps he had taken a century ago. Q&A to follow.

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Sushi Graze

    Jul 20, 2013

    This program's previous date was incorrectly listed as July 6. The correct program date is July 20. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. This walk will introduce you to some of the many varieties of sushi. Each will be sampled during a cultural graze of Little Tokyo. The stops will highlight a different kind of sushi along with the unique history of the food and the neighborhood. $70 Members; ...

  • "Searchlight Serenade"

    Jul 13, 2013

    Searchlight Serenade focuses on the proliferation of big bands in detention centers and camps throughout the West during World War II. Nisei quickly organized dance bands when they were removed to the fairgrounds and racetracks that were converted into temporary detention centers, and re-organized them once they were moved to the more permanent detention camps in desolate areas of the country. In all, twenty bands we...

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Share Your Story!

    Jul 13, 2013

    Celebrate the exhibition Visible & Invisible: A Hapa Japanese American History and share your story with your family and friends! You won’t want to miss out on this fun Target Free Family Saturday. ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: • Create a memory book to jot down stories about you and your family. • Make a family portrait collage. • Ruthie’s Origami Corner: Fold a fun origami camera. SCHEDULE: 11AM: Doors open. 1...