Happy Lunar New Year!
2013 is the Year of the Snake! When I saw this image, I thought it would make for a cool Lunar New Year blog post, plus be a way to also promote our Supernatural exhibition that opened at JANM...
View ArticlePatriots & Peacemakers opens February 16
Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country opens at JANM this Saturday on February 16 and will be on view through April 14, 2013. Fittingly, we will also be commemorating our...
View Articlejanmstore.com site down
We are currently having some issues with access to our Museum Store Online. We appreciate your patience as we work on getting it back up as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have questions,...
View Article4th Annual Japanese Heritage Night at the NY Mets Citi Field
If you’re in the New York area, the New York Mets will be having their 4th Annual Japanese Heritage Night on Wednesday, August 28. The Mets will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies. There will be a...
View ArticleCALL FOR ENTRIES: “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” monologue/short scene...
ALIENS, KAMIKAZES, AND GURUS—OH MY! Write an original monologue or short performance piece for a chance to be included in JANM’s October 10 “MARVELS & MONSTERS” SHOWCASE! Throughout our nation’s...
View Article1 week left to submit your NIKKEI+ story!
NIKKEI+ ~Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race~ Deadline for submissions: September 30 @6pm (PST) Do you use chopsticks and forks; mix Japanese words with English or Spanish; or...
View ArticleWinning selections for the “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” Short Works Showcase
We were delighted to receive so many submissions to the “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” showcase competition, and thank all the talented and imaginative artists and authors who sent us entries. It...
View ArticleTarget FREE Family Saturday: Aloha from Hawaii with KoAloha Ukulele on...
KoAloha Ukulele is coming from Hawaii on Saturday, February 8 to lead performances, workshops, crafts, and all things ukulele at our next Target Free Family Saturday. It’s FREE all day! Bring your own...
View Article2014 Gala Dinner Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2014 Gala Dinner, Silent Auction & After Party on April 12! The Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and the funds raised allow us to...
View ArticleVote for JANM! Nominated for Best Museum in LA Downtown News’ 2014 Best of...
The Japanese American National Museum has once again been nominated in L.A. Downtown News’ 2014 Best of Downtown contest! We’re nominated in 2 categories: Best Museum and Best Family Attraction for our...
View ArticleThe Return of Itadakimasu on Discover Nikkei
In 2012, JANM’s Discover Nikkei project launched Nikkei Chronicles, an annual open call for stories featuring a different theme every year. The project’s overall goal is to promote a more profound...
View Article4th Annual Japanese Heritage Night at the NY Mets Citi Field
If you’re in the New York area, the New York Mets will be having their 4th Annual Japanese Heritage Night on Wednesday, August 28. The Mets will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies. There will be a...
View ArticleCALL FOR ENTRIES: “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” monologue/short scene...
ALIENS, KAMIKAZES, AND GURUS—OH MY! Write an original monologue or short performance piece for a chance to be included in JANM’s October 10 “MARVELS & MONSTERS” SHOWCASE! Throughout our nation’s...
View Article1 week left to submit your NIKKEI+ story!
NIKKEI+ ~Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race~ Deadline for submissions: September 30 @6pm (PST) Do you use chopsticks and forks; mix Japanese words with English or Spanish; or...
View ArticleWinning selections for the “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” Short Works Showcase
We were delighted to receive so many submissions to the “Marvels & Monsters: Unbound” showcase competition, and thank all the talented and imaginative artists and authors who sent us entries. It...
View ArticleTarget FREE Family Saturday: Aloha from Hawaii with KoAloha Ukulele on...
KoAloha Ukulele is coming from Hawaii on Saturday, February 8 to lead performances, workshops, crafts, and all things ukulele at our next Target Free Family Saturday. It’s FREE all day! Bring your own...
View Article2014 Gala Dinner Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2014 Gala Dinner, Silent Auction & After Party on April 12! The Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and the funds raised allow us to...
View ArticleVote for JANM! Nominated for Best Museum in LA Downtown News’ 2014 Best of...
The Japanese American National Museum has once again been nominated in L.A. Downtown News’ 2014 Best of Downtown contest! We’re nominated in 2 categories: Best Museum and Best Family Attraction for our...
View ArticleThe Return of Itadakimasu on Discover Nikkei
In 2012, JANM’s Discover Nikkei project launched Nikkei Chronicles, an annual open call for stories featuring a different theme every year. The project’s overall goal is to promote a more profound...
View ArticleCongratulations to Eisner Award Winners!
Congratulations to George Takei, Stan Sakai, and Mariko Tamaki on their 2020 Eisner Awards wins! The 32nd Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were presented at a ceremony on July 24, as part of...
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