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Closed for Renovations

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. 

👁 Painting of old Nishi temple by Kenji Liu

Special Event

Join Tamlyn Tomita and Christopher Sean as they celebrate the winning stories

Saturday, July 11

Learn More about 13th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest Celebration

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Symposium videos

Echoes of History: Inspiring Civic Action and Building Democracy

Symposium speakers challenged us to imagine how we can build a democracy that endures by recognizing the threats before us, learning from communities resisting them, and envisioning new civic spaces and shared legacies for the future.

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We Will Scrub Nothing

JANM is proud to stand firmly and unapologetically in defense of truth and justice. #ScrubNothing and Give a Gift Today

Announcement

JANM Receives $20 Million

Transformative gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the largest in JANM’s history.

Now on View

Now on View

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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On the Road

Thursday, Jul 23, 2026

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

“Defining Courage” at Heart Mountain, WY

Special Events

Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2026 Natsumatsuri Family Festival

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Traveling Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Upcoming Exhibitions

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OUR PROMISE

JANM’s $85 Million Comprehensive Campaign to Revitalize, Amplify, Deliver, and Secure our Future.

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About Discover Nikkei

Explore and celebrate the commonalities and differences in our “Nikkei” experiences through shared stories from around the world with diverse topics, such as cultural identity, community and family history, art, sports, music, literature, and much more with JANM’s Discover Nikkei project!

Read articles published daily, watch clips from life history interviews, check out events, and more!

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Nikkei Family 2: Remembering Roots, Leaving Legacies

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“Much Mahalos”—Talk story with Japanese/Okinawan Americans from Hawai‘i

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JANM Blog

JANM Blog

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