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  • SCHEDULE—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Scheduling information for “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations," a NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.

  • PROJECT TEAM—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Bios for the “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations” project team and faculty. This project is an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.

  • LOGISTICS—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Lodging, transportation, and dining information for participants in “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations," an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop for teachers.

  • CONTACT—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Contact information for “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations,” an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.

  • 2022 Lexus Opportunity Drawing

  • Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit - Artist

    Bio and artist statement for Paul Kitagaki Jr. for the “Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit” exhibition.

  • 30th Anniversary Benefit - 30 Changemakers Under 30

    To celebrate the Japanese American National Museum’s 30th anniversary, JANM recognizes 30 young people under 30 years old that are making extraordinary contributions to advance the Museum’s mission through the arts, business, culture, education, politics, sports, and technology. As JANM looks to the future, the Museum celebrates the connection between the next generation and the Museum’s past honorees, whose achievem...

  • 30th Anniversary Benefit - Press

    PRESS INQUIRIES For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.830.5690.

  • Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Traditional

    Explore the origins and history of the kokeshi with over 200 examples from the collection of Itske and Anthony Stern. Origins Kokeshi were originally produced and sold in northern Japanese villages as souvenirs to the areas’ hot springs. Different towns created their own take on the simple style with variations in shape, painting method, design elements, facial expressions, hair and head designs, structure...

  • Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Contemporary

    Marvel at the work of eleven contemporary artists whose works demonstrate some of the ways the iconic image of the kokeshi has been reinterpreted.