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.
Kyushu Sangyo University
Fukuoka, Japan
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Web: kyusan-u.ac.jp
As the leading institution in the United States that collects and preserves the history and culture of Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans, the Japanese American National Museum is delighted to share the diverse artistic talent from our collection.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, JANM hosted the opening celebration of Giant Robot Biennale 5 with exhibition curator and Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura; artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto; and music with Dan the Automator.
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The Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship aims to advance global democracy and strengthen ties between the United States and Japan by promoting democratic values, as well as fostering understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
Friday, March 22 • 5 p.m. PDT / Saturday, March 23 • 9 a.m. JST
The Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship promotes global democracy and strengthens the ties between Japan and the US by promoting democratic values, and bilateral cultural understanding, and collaboration. The Fellowship builds the knowledge and expertise of future Japanese leaders across multiple sectors including government, the arts, media, education, nonprofits/NGOs, and the corporate world.
Thursday, March 14 • 8 p.m. PDT / Friday, March 15 • 12 p.m. JST
The Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship promotes global democracy and strengthens the ties between Japan and the US by promoting democratic values, and bilateral cultural understanding, and collaboration. The Fellowship builds the knowledge and expertise of future Japanese leaders across multiple sectors including government, the arts, media, education, nonprofits/NGOs, and the corporate world.
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Applicants must meet the following criteria:
JANM is excited to release its new podcast, Japanese America, today. Coinciding with the annual Day of Remembrance, the Museum’s new podcast explores unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans and illuminates their contributions to the mosaic of American life.
Learn about the Honda Fury motorcycle customized by Mike Shinoda that was auctioned as a fundraiser for the Museum and explore related content on JANM’s Discover Nikkei website.
On January 26, 2024, JANM ushered in a new era for its campus by naming its plaza after the late JANM Board of Trustees Chair and Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and hosting the namesake distinguished lecture at the Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center). On Friday afternoon, guests gathered at the Museum to witness the unveiling of the new sign as the sun began to set behind the buildings of Little Tokyo and downtown LA. The Norman Y.
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