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Dear Vicky,
We’re thrilled to announce that our JANM Membership community now stands strong at 7,000 members! Each of you plays a pivotal role in preserving and illuminating the rich tapestry of the Japanese American experience.
Our latest exhibition, Aki’s Market: A Project by Glenn Kaino, is now open! This unique exhibition features an immersive virtual reality experience. For more information, please click here.
Mark your calendar for August 5, 2023! We're preparing to launch JANM’s Comprehensive Campaign, a significant endeavor towards securing our future and honoring the vision of our founders. We look forward to sharing more information and your official invitation soon.
Your support is invaluable to us, and we thank you for being an integral part of JANM.
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Kelli-Ann Nakayama
Chief Development Officer
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Visit our website and click “sign in” at the top of the page to renew today.
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Stamp the Ireichō and leave your mark on history! |
The Ireichō contains the first comprehensive listing of over 125,000 persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated in US Army, Department of Justice, Wartime Civil Control Administration, and War Relocation Authority camps. Stamping the Ireichō requires a reservation.
Camp survivors and those with special circumstances can contact the Development office at 213.830.5646 or email [email protected] to arrange a time to stamp their name.
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Intergenerational Workshop: Telling Our Family Stories
Saturday, July 15
12 p.m.–2:30 p.m. PDT
Discover how to uncover and record your personal and familial histories with traci kato-kiriyama and Naomi Hirahara! You will learn tips and exercises for oral history interviews and will also have the chance to discuss or record your own stories.
Members get discounted tickets!
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Defining Courage
Sunday, July 23
7 p.m. PDT
The Aratani Theatre at JACCC
244 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Explore the tragic, yet uplifting world of heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad with Emmy Award–winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC7 News Anchor David Ono.
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Beyond the Dugout: A Discussion with Japanese American Staff at the Los Angeles Dodgers
Saturday, July 29
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PDT
Join this dynamic conversation with Dave Roberts, Stephen Nelson, Emilee Fragapane, Scott Akasaki, Ross Yoshida, and Will Ireton as they explore what it means to be Japanese American in a non-traditional career field and how their background influences and shapes their work.
Members get discounted tickets!
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Japanese Heritage Night at Citi Field
Friday, August 25, 2023
7:10 p.m. EDT
Citi Field
41 Seaver Way
Flushing, NY 11368
Join the New York Mets as they celebrate Japanese Heritage Night at Citi Field! Enjoy festive pre-game programming before the Mets take on the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, August 25, 2023.
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Check janm.org/events and follow us on social media to find out about more upcoming events!
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By Moni Ritchie Hadley. Illustrated by Mizuho Fujisawa
Tanabata Matsuri or the Star Festival celebrates a popular folktale: the Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter from her love all year—but on this day the two stars finally reunite, crossing a bridge over the Milky Way.
For Keiko, Mama, and Obaasan, Tanabata is about making tanzaku (wishes), taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food. But when Obaasan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again—and see if their tanzaku comes true.
JANM Members get 10% off!
Please type the Member Discount code “JANM MEMBER” at the end of your order when prompted at checkout.
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A Humble Man: 442nd Veteran Hiroshi Kunimura Honored at Ireichō | |
Hiroshi Kunimura is one of only a few 442nd Regimental Combat Team veterans who are still alive and active today. Kunimura and his family stamped the Ireichō to honor him and some of his loved ones, including his former Poston girlfriend.
The Power of Irei is a series that honors individuals listed in the Ireichō by interviewing people connected to the incarceration and offering insights into the impact this project has made on their lives.
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Help Guide Future Discover Nikkei Content and Virtual Programming!
Discover Nikkei is connects the Nikkei community and presents a space to share the Nikkei experience. We have been engaging Japanese migrants and descendants globally but we want to do even better. Let us know what interests you!
Your five minutes of kindness will give us valuable assistance long into the future.
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EXCLUSIVE FIRST-VIEWING PRIVILEGES | |
JANM Book Club: Secret Harvests with David Mas Masumoto and Patricia Wakida | |
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On March 18, 2023, JANM welcomed author David Mas Masumoto and artist Patricia Wakida for the launch of their new book Secret Harvests: A Hidden Story of Separation, Silence, Shame, and the Resilience of a Family Farm. They were joined in reading, reflection, and discussion by Sean Miura, producer and lead curator of Tuesday Night Cafe.
Enjoy exclusive Members’ access to the video for the next month.
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hapa.me: 15 years of the hapa project |
hapa.me is now on view at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon through August 13, 2023.
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Tatau: Marks of Polynesia | Tatau: Marks of Polynesia will be on view at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts from August 12–December 20, 2023. | | |
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How has your family been connected to JANM? | JANM is collecting stories about how you or your family have been connected to our Museum over the years. Why is the Museum important to you? What does JANM mean to your family? Do you have any specific memories about JANM that are special to you? We would love to hear from you! | |
Photo: Charles E. Mace, Buntaro Tabuchi from Amache with his gardening tools and truck, loading up for the day’s work in Los Angeles, June 25, 1945, Online Archive of California. | |
Got a Work Truck Story? We Want to Hear It! |
We are looking for images of local Japanese Americans with their work trucks, vans, and cars. Many people may have posed in front of their family cars but we know there are also photos of people with their utility vehicles too. We want to make sure these—and the people behind them—are properly represented in our exhibition.
Right now, we prefer to look at digital scans (if possible). Please send them to [email protected] by July 31, 2023.
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Tsugio, Angela, and Lillian Yamashita, along with friends, pose in front of the family car. Japanese American National Museum (96.68.9)
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We’re looking for family photos and home movies depicting people’s relationship to their cars for loan to JANM or a potential donation to the permanent collection. These images can be people driving, cruising, and racing cars, or family photos and movies shot in front of cars or taken during road trips. We are especially interested in photos and movies from the 1930s through 1980s.
Please email [email protected].
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Support the Important Work of JANM!
Your membership and support ensures that the Museum is able to continue its tradition of excellence in producing exhibitions, public programs, publications, and educational materials to preserve, interpret, and share the experiences of Japanese Americans. To make a donation, please contact us at [email protected] or 213.830.5646, or donate online today. Thank you! | |
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MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
[email protected]
213.830.5646
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The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. |
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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