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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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  • Osechi-ryōri

    Dec 02, 2007

    With Robert Hori How did foods like date-maki and namasu end up on the Oshogatsu table anyway? In this informative hands-on workshop, not only will chef and author, Robert Hori, share the history of Japanese New Year's foods, he will also pass along useful preparation tips and recipes. $15 National Museum members; $25 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission. Limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and up. ...

  • Members Appreciation Holiday Shopping Days

    Dec 02, 2007

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below]. A special tea t...

  • American Inquisition: The Hunt for Japanese American Disloyalty in World War II

    Dec 01, 2007

    by Eric L. Muller Ever the astute researcher and engaging writer, University of North Carolina Professor of Law, Eric Muller, has written a thought provoking book that tells the story of the government bureaucracy that existed between 1943 and 1945, adjudicating which Americans of Japanese ancestry were "loyal" and which were "disloyal." Light reception to follow.

  • Members Appreciation Holiday Shopping Days

    Dec 01, 2007

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below]. The National Mu...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 24, 2007

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Koi Live Auction

    Nov 18, 2007

    At the Long Beach/Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, California State University, Long Beach Purchase healthy, beautiful koi fish at affordable prices. Auction preview, 11:30 AM; auction, 12-Noon. $3 bidding participation fee. FREE to National Museum members (valid membership card must be presented) For more information call (562) 985-5930 or visit www.csulb.edu/~jgarden.

  • Meet Author Cynthia Kadohata

    Nov 15, 2007

    At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE! Edgar Award-winning author Naomi Hirahara joins Newberry Award-winning author of Weedflower, Cynthia Kadohata, in conversation.

  • The First Battle: The Battle for Equality in War-Time Hawaii

    Nov 10, 2007

    by Tom Coffman With war fears rising, a Council for Inter-racial Unity was organized in Honolulu in 1939 in support of Hawai`i's large Japanese ancestry community. When 120,000 people were incarcerated, a behind-the-scenes battle for justice and equality--reaching as far as the White House--set Hawai`i on a different course. Conversation with filmmaker Tom Coffman and Dr. Richard Kosaki follows screening. Present...

  • Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Nov 10, 2007

    As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

  • "The Heart Mountain Story": An Exhibition of Photographs begins Feb. 18 at the Japanese American National Museum

    Feb 01, 1999

    A collection of poignant, historical photographs taken by two Life Magazine photographers of the Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming will be on display at the Japanese American National Museum’s Legacy Center Gallery beginning on February 18, and continuing until August 22, 1999. Heart Mountain was the designated location of one of the American camps used to unconstitutionally hold Japanese Americans durin...