In observance of the anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, JANM will be closed on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is proud to announce the in-person return of the Natsumatsuri Festival on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. JANM’s annual summer celebration features cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages. Natsumatsuri is free but RSVPs are requested.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is deeply shocked and saddened by the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in the city of Nara, Japan. Prime Minister Abe toured Los Angeles and JANM in 2015 during his official state visit to the United States of America.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is gravely concerned by the Muskego-Norway school board’s rejection of When the Emperor Was Divine for use in a tenth grade accelerated English class.
Here are some fun and informative things to download and check out online!
Usagi Yojimbo Activity Sheets
Download this Usagi Yojimbo coloring sheet that doubles as a cool reminder to come check out the exhibition!
In addition to the original drawings & paintings, comic books, toys, and other Usagi Yojimbo items, the exhibition will include some special features created especially for the exhibition! Plus, check out the Year of the Labbit Custom Show presented in conjunction with the exhibition.
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) commemorates Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
JANM recognizes Juneteenth as a critical moment in American history that moves toward efforts of embracing human rights and ending white supremacy. At the same time that JANM endorses this holiday, the Museum acknowledges that much more work is required to properly address systemic racism.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) celebrates the Passage of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act (H.R. 3525) into law by President Biden on Monday, June 13, 2022. Led by U.S. Representative Grace Meng alongside U.S. Representative Judy Chu, U.S. Representative Mark Takano, many other co-sponsors, and members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the bill passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support.
Giant Robot Biennale 3 Videos
Find out more about the Giant Robot Biennale 3 artists below.