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  • Artifact Donation

    Contributing to JANM’s Permanent Collection The over 150,000 objects that comprise the JANM permanent collection chronicle the Japanese American experience in its entirety from early immigration to the present. Artifacts related to early immigration to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, early life in Japanese American communities, and the World War II incarceration experience and military service a...

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    The Japanese American National Museum is a new model for American museums dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening community through the exploration of diverse histories, arts, and cultures. We offer a friendly work environment and various benefits. Browse our open job postings.

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  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Artist

    James Tadanao Sata (1896–1975) came to the United States in 1918. Despite his good education and the elevated social status of his samurai heritage, he was unable to inherit because he was not the eldest son. When he felt that his best opportunities would be in America, he boarded the Tenyo Maru at Yokohama and departed for the US. In his belongings was a sketchbook filled with depictions of Kagoshima, a keepsake of ...

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Audio Tour

    Welcome to the audio guide for J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist. Learn about the artist, his work, and his prewar and wartime experiences with exhibition curator Dennis Reed. Click on the buttons and arrows below to listen to the audio and view the transcripts. The audio tour is also available through the Bloomberg Connects app. LEARN MORE

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar. Please check back for more related events.

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Resources

    Explore videos, articles, and related exhibitions that explore the life and work of J. T. Sata and his contemporaries in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Japan. Please check back for more!

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—JANM Store

    Purchase related items from the JANM Store, including a beautiful exhibition booklet is available documenting the life and work of J.T. Sata.Buy Now JANM members receive a 10% discount! Join or renew now

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Press

    For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414. Press Image Gallery (Password Access Only—contact mediarelations@janm.org for access.)

  • Giant Robot Biennale 5—Artists

    Featured artists include Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto.