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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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  • Fresh Words & Actions: "Mixed Messages", by Cherylene Lee

    Jun 17, 2004

    When a physical anthropologist of mixed ethnicity (Chinese, Japanese, British) discovers that her skull proportions bear a remarkable similarity to La Brea Woman, a nine thousand-year-old fossil, she believes she has found an important clue that will revolutionize the accepted theory of when and how humans first arrived in North America. Her research is complicated when a mixed descendant of the Chumash tribe wants L...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Mizuhiki (Kumi-himo) Decorative Cards

    Jun 12, 2004

    Create unique crafts with thread, paper, and cords. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • "21st Century Manzanar", by Perry Miyake

    May 23, 2004

    When the economy goes sour, World War III turns into an economic war with Japan. All Japanese products, investments, and people are banned. The propaganda/advertising machine gets cranked up and old prejudices resurface against Americans of Japanese ancestry. Executive Order 9066 is reinstated and all Japanese Americans are ordered to abandon their jobs, homes, schools, and their country and report to the resurrec...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Boxes and Flowers

    May 22, 2004

    Design multi-colored boxes and flowers perfect for gift giving. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: "Manzanar: The Story of an American Family"

    May 20, 2004

    This musical explores the upheaval and discrimination Japanese Americans endured during World War II when the government ordered all people of Japanese descent to be interned. Twelve-year-old Margaret has dreams of becoming a big band singer, but her hopes are shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Margaret's life is changed forever as she and her family are relocated to the Manzanar concentration camp. Manzana...

  • Play with Clay Family Day

    May 15, 2004

    Please refer to the April 24 calendar listing for further information.

  • Last day to register for Children's Courtyard engravings!

    May 15, 2004

    Honor a special child in your life with a permanent engraving in the Children's Courtyard outside the Pavilion's Central Hall. Registration and payments must be received at the National Museum today (May 15, 2004)! For registration forms and information please visit http://www.janmstore.com/courtyard.html.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: "Innocent When You Dream", by Ken Narasaki

    May 13, 2004

    Eighty-year-old nisei Dan Yamada has suffered a catastrophic stroke and his grown children do their best to convince the hospital staff to help them pull the plug. Meanwhile, back in the 1940s, a young Yamada meets a girl whom he comforts, but can never understand. Both time periods move forward as the play progresses until Yamada finally finds forgiveness and perhaps regain a measure of innocence when past and pre...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Animal Origami Pop-Up Cards

    May 08, 2004

    Create fun animal shapes for greeting cards. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko

    May 02, 2004

    Join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players, for a brief overview about taiko in North America. Drummers from different Southern California groups will host this workshop and jam session where participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with different instruments and participate in a jam session.