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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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  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 07, 2010

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

  • Shibori Class with Shibori Girl

    Aug 07, 2010

    This half day workshop will introduce you to three basic traditional shibori techniques-makiage (stitched and bound), itajime (fold and clamp), and arashi (pole wrapped) shibori on silk. Traditional and contemporary samples from my collection will be on hand for observation as well as many favorite books on the subject from my library. Using a non-toxic cold water dye for silk that needs no chemicals or heat to...

  • Film Screening: "You Don't Know Jack"

    Jul 31, 2010

    FREE! You Don’t Know Jack is a new one-hour documentary film by director/filmmaker and SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi. The film tells the fascinating story of a pioneering American entertainer Jack Soo, born as Goro Suzuki, who grew up in Oakland and became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role in a regular television series Valentine’s Day (1963), and later starred in the popular comedy show Barney M...

  • Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Recycled Greeting Cards

    Jul 31, 2010

    Create greeting cards using recycled security envelopes. $9 for National Museum members; $14 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi!

    Jul 31, 2010

    A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations! $40 members; $50 non-members, includes admission and supplies. For more information about the Sushi Chef Institute, go to: www.sushischool.net

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jul 31, 2010

    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.

  • Comedy Zen

    Jul 29, 2010

    Comedyzen is proud to be hosting East Coast comedian, Eliot Chang. You can catch is Comedy Central Present on air now. We are also lucky to be hosting Iliza Shlesinger, winner of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING. Her comedy is as lethal as she is lovely. Youtube phenoms Just Kidding Films will be performing a special rendition of their famous, History of Korean Drama. Plus many more. Meet and Greet the comedians ...

  • Evening Champagne Tea Service & Poetry Performance with Mariko Kitakubo & Linda Galloway, Ph.D.

    Jul 29, 2010

    Thursday, July 22 & Thursday, July 29 5 PM-6 PM — Self-guided JANM Gallery Tour 6 PM -7 PM — Evening Champagne Tea Service 7 PM -8 PM — Poetry Performance Chado Tea Room at the Japanese American National Museum $20 Museum members; $ 25 non-members; $ 15 students In this rare bilingual Japanese-English appearance, leading tanka poet and Tokyo-based performance artist Mariko Kitakubo will present tanka ...

  • Bringing the Circle Together: From the Badlands to Alcatraz

    Jul 24, 2010

    Free Screening of From the Badlands to Alcatraz From the Badlands to Alcatraz weaves the past and present of both Alcatraz and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation into a vivid depiction of the awe-inspiring journey five Lakota youth Alkapoane White Calf, Lisa and Kelly Water, and Arlo and Philip Iron Cloud navigate as they arrive in San Francisco from South Dakota and prepare for the extreme challenge of swimming fr...

  • Lessons Learned and Bridges Built

    Oct 11, 2001

    Despite the positive reports in the media about Angelenos embracing their Arab-American and Muslim neighbors, there has also been a rise in hate crimes aimed at these and other related groups since the September 11 terrorist attack. In collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, KPCC 89.3 FM will broadcast live a Town Hall Meeting to discuss these and other related issues on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 7 to ...