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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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  • Cherry Blossom Festival Southern CA

    Apr 04, 2009 - Apr 05, 2009

    Saturday 4/4/08 – 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Sunday 4/5/08 – 10:30 am- 5:00 pm *Entrance on 1st Street in front of the Japanese American National Museum & Lot 7. The Cherry Blossom Festival Southern CA is a free admission event to the public produced by a Volunteer Team and located in the Little Tokyo district of downtown Los Angeles. Main Stage - Live entertainment of Japanese Dancing, Taiko, Kimono Fashion Sho...

  • Crossings

    Apr 02, 2009 - Jun 21, 2009

    See the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II through the eyes of ten unique artists from the past and the present. Featuring several never before displayed works from the Museum’s collections, Crossings places art created during the war alongside contemporary work to demonstrate how artists can provide insight into a dark episode in American history and expose its lasting impact on a community...

  • Kenjinkai: Past, Present, and Future

    Mar 28, 2009

    Panel discussion & cultural performances Light reception to follow Free with Museum admission ********************************************** Since the Japanese began migrating to this country, Kenjinkai (Japanese Prefectural Associations) have played important roles for new immigrants in assimilating into the larger society. They have also introduced Japanese culture and traditions to their broader America...

  • SPRING ROLLS into JANM

    Mar 28, 2009

    Celebrate the coming of spring with this hands-on family cooking class of assorted Asian foods including sweet and savory spring and egg rolls and fun noodle soups. $25 members (for one child & one adult); $35 non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations for Spring Rolls into JANM can be made by calling 213.625.0414 at ext.2222. This cooking workshop is brought to you in collaboration with Kid...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Mar 28, 2009

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Bringing the Circle Together: Finding Dawn

    Mar 26, 2009

    Free Screening of Finding Dawn An estimated 500 Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered in Canada over the past 30 years. Acclaimed Metis filmmaker Christine Welsh embarks on an epic journey to shed light on these murders and disappearances that remain unresolved to this day. She begins at Vancouver's skid row where more than 60 poor women disappeared and travels to the 'Highway of Tears' in northern B...

  • Coming 'Home' to Children's Village

    Mar 21, 2009

    Hear from the author Cathy Irwin of the new book Twice Orphaned: Voices from the Children's Village of Manzanar , and from former orphans of the Manzanar's Children's Village, the sole orphanage in all of the ten relocation centers during World War II. The panel will consist of: Cathy Irwin (moderator): Dr. Irwin is assistant professor of English in the Modern Languages Department of the University of La Verne a...

  • A Reading of My Man Kono by Philip W. Chung

    Mar 19, 2009

    FREE! East West Players presents a reading of My Man Kono which explores the extraordinary life of Toraichi Kono from a Japanese immigrant to movie star Charlie Chaplin’s assistant to his arrest in 1941 as a Japanese spy.

  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Mar 19, 2009

    Check out the Kogi Korean Taco Truck will be in front of the National Museum this Thursday. If you've never had Korean style tacos, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! For more information, go to:

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Say Cheese!

    Mar 14, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY! Come enjoy picture taking workshop and craft activities for the whole family. Keeping checking back for program schedule! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Look carefully and see what you discover in the Museum’s galleries by going on a photo scaven...