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  • "With Obligation to All" by George Ariyoshi

    Jul 12, 1997

    The Museum is pleased to present a very special book signing with former Governor of Hawai'i, George Ariyoshi. Mr. Ariyoshi had the distinction of being the first Japanese American lieutenant governor and governor in the nation and in his long political career, he has never lost an election. Join Mr. Ariyoshi as he talks about his biography, With Obligation to All and signs his books. Reservations required. Free wi...

  • Finding Your Own Voice

    Jul 12, 1997

    Performance Workshop Instructor: Nobuko Miyamoto, Great Leap, Inc. Performing artist Nobuko Miyamoto creates a safe, sacred space for a hands-on workshop designed to help participants bring out their own stories. Consisting of warm-up exercises using elements of dance, yoga, tai-chi, theatre games and meditation, the workshop prepares the participant for no-fail ways to bring out their own tales. Members $5, non-m...

  • AT&T East West Players New Voices Writers Gallery: "Leilani's Hibiscus" by John Shirota

    Jul 10, 1997

    Thursday Evenings at the Museum Play Reading Well-known Japanese American author and playwright Jon Shirota (Lucky Come Hawaii and Pineapple White) will read from Leilani’s Hibiscus, the sequel to his John F. Kennedy award-winning stage adaptation of Lucky Come Hawaii. Join us for an evening of comedy that plays upon the idea that home is where the heart is. This program is funded in part by AT&T. Reserv...

  • Obon and Bon Odori

    Jul 06, 1997

    Lecture and Demonstration Featuring Rev. Shuichi T. Kurai Obons (Buddhist temples’ observance for the deceased) and the festive bon odori (the dancing that follows) are observed in nearly every Japanese American community but do we truly understand the meaning behind these rituals? Reverend Shuichi Thomas Kurai of the Sozenji Buddhist Temple of Montebello will shed some light upon these important community traditi...

  • Japanese Americans in Sumo

    Jul 05, 1997

    From the 1930s to the 1950s, sumo wrestling emerged as a popular sport among the Nisei (second generation Japanese Americans), especially for those in Hawaii, Los Angeles, and the San Joaquin Valley. Join Brian Niiya, curator of the exhibition Sumo U.S.A.: Wrestling the Grand Tradition as he moderates a panel of Japanese American sumo wrestlers who participated in this fascinating sport prior to World War II and i...

  • Sumo U.S.A.

    Jul 03, 1997 - Nov 30, 1997

    Though known as the national sport of Japan, sumo has a long history in the United States. Prior to World War II, the story of sumo in the U.S. is a Japanese American one, where it played an important and largely forgotten role in many Japanese American communities in Hawai‘i and on the West Coast. This exhibition traces the history of sumo in Hawai‘i from its Japanese American roots to its current popularity and ...

  • "Sumo U.S.A.: Wrestling the Grand Tradition" Upper Level Members Reception

    Jul 02, 1997

    Upper level Members reception. This exhibition runs from July 3 through November 30, 1997.

  • Discovering Your Family Tree

    Jun 29, 1997

    Workshop instructor: Chester Hashizume. Become a family detective and discover those long-lost relatives. Learn how to create your own family tree, then find out how to enter your family tree in the Museum’s National Family Registry. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required.

  • California Asian Cuisine with Chef Randy Saito

    Jun 28, 1997

    Japanese American Cuisine Series Lecture/Demonstrations Randy Saito, the executive chef at downtown Los Angeles’ Hyatt Regency Hotel, demonstates his culinary skills in creating his specialty—California Asian cuisine as part of the popular Japanese American Cuisine series program. Cooking since the age of 8, Chef Saito grew up in Maui, Hawai‘i where his father was an executive chef. For the past 17 years, Chef...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu Through the Ages

    Jun 26, 1997

    Travel through time with Cold Tofu as they present great moments in history of the tofu tradition. This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. A guest artist and musician will also perform. Free. Reservations suggested. Limited seating available.