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Dear Friend, July—Obon season is here!First message of the new fiscal year—SPECIAL HOURS ON JULY 31. The Japanese American National Museum (AND Museum store) will be closed on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 11AM to 2PM for a Staff Retreat. We will be open to the public from 2PM to 5PM with last admission at 4:30PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. But you can always shop online if you can’t come down in person! Here in Southern California, Obon season is in full swing! Learn about Obon festivals and check out our related items >> New product is starting to roll in for the catalog and this month’s product updates reflect the range of gifts for all ages and interests. We have new jewelry, books, DVDs, and some just plain fun stuff. Other big news from the Store is that we are going to be part of a new store at LAX that features the highlights of Southern California culture! Details to come in our next email update. Don’t forget to check out our special sale page and our email special at the bottom.
Maria Kwong
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MIS—Human Secret Weapon DVDWe are happy to finally have this third in the series of DVDs by Junichi Suzuki available in the Store. |
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Beauty Behind Barbed WireA new Museum product commemorating the efforts of inmates at Manzanar to bring beauty into the lives of the community behind barbed wire. |
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For the Ninja in your LifeTwo of our favorite items in the recent proliferation of Ninjaware. Ninja Bread Men Cookie Cutters >>
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Get off the Couch and Go OutsideThe perfect solution to a boring summer…
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EMAIL LIST SPECIAL OFFER: BRAVE2012For our special online customers only: No this isn’t the Pixar version of Brave, but it is the JA version…as in Home of the Brave by Allen Say. This month we are offering a special discount on the book that Allen Say says was inspired by his visit to the Museum. Allen Say recently won a 2012 Sibert Award for Drawing from Memory. Offer valid only when placing an order through janmstore.com and entering the promotional coupon code BRAVE2012 at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, coupons, or promotions. No adjustments to previous orders allowed. Coupon good until August 13, 2012. |
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS |
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FOLDING PAPER: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami is the first major exhibition to explore the international phenomenon of origami as a contemporary visual art form. Featuring over 150 works by more than 40 artists from 13 countries, the exhibition will illustrate the influence of origami on technology, math, science, art, design, and the global peace movement. For more information about the exhibition >> Purchase the exhibition catalogue and origami items from the Museum Store >>
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XPLORATION LAB 2012 Part-classroom, part-exhibition prototype; participate and experiment with hands-on activities designed to engage audiences of all ages in an exploration of culture and identity. |
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SUMMER FESTIVAL ON THE COURTYARD: Japanese American Olympics London will host the Summer Olympics but JANM will host the JA Olympics. Join us for fun Japanese American games for the whole family—including a Jan Ken Po tournament, JA Trivia Challenge, origami design contest, crafts, and more! |
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BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE! In addition to supporting the work and mission of the Japanese American National Museum, you also receive great benefits, including a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases! Plus, twice a year, you get 20% off and free admission to partnering Southern California institutions through our Member Appreciation Days. Our next one is coming up in November! |
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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.
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Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM; Thursday: 12 PM to 8 PM; Closed Mondays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Museum Store Order Line Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM PST at 888.769.5559 Museum Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM *Check janm.org/visit for updated hours. |
