Celebrate the Holidays in Little Tokyo
The Japanese American National Museum sits in the heart of Little Tokyo, a fact that we who work at the museum have always been very proud of. Rich in history and yet filled with hip stores, cafes, and...
View ArticleReading Your Way through the 2018 Oshogatsu Family Festival
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. Here at JANM, we’re excited to kick off 2018 with our annual Oshogatsu Family Festival, one of the biggest and most beloved JANM Free...
View ArticlePerks of being a JANM member: 2014 Oshogatsu Edition
JANM’s annual Oshogatsu Family Festival tomorrow is free and open to the public, however, JANM would like to show our members how special they are to us. From a gourmet food tasting to Member Express...
View Article2014 Oshogatsu Family Festival Highlights!
On Sunday, January 5th, JANM rang in the New Year and the Year of the Horse with fun arts ‘n crafts, food, exciting cultural activities, and performances! Oshogatsu Family Festival is one of JANM’s...
View ArticleSet Your New Year’s Resolutions with the Help of Daruma Dolls
The new year is almost upon us! What better time to set some goals and start hoping for a 2015 that is filled with good fortune and wishes come true? In Japan, the Daruma doll is a traditional figure...
View ArticleLucky Foods for Japanese New Year Celebrations
One of the most important holidays celebrated in Japan is Oshogatsu, meaning “new year” in Japanese. A number of festive customs characterize Oshogatsu celebrations, including the preparation and...
View ArticleMembers Get Perks at Oshogatsu Family Festival
It’s almost time for the Oshogatsu Family Festival, one of JANM’s biggest and most anticipated events of the year! On Sunday, January 4, the museum will be alive with festive arts and crafts, food,...
View ArticleJapan’s Unique New Year
February 19 marks the official beginning of the Year of the Sheep, according to the most common interpretation of the ancient lunar calendar that has been used throughout Asia for centuries. On that...
View ArticleKagami Mochi Brings Good Luck, Health, and Prosperity in the New Year
A new year is here, and this Sunday, JANM will be celebrating Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) along with the rest of Little Tokyo. Our free Oshogatsu Family Festival will welcome everyone with Year of...
View ArticleHopping into the Year of the Rabbit at JANM’s 2023 Oshogatsu Family Festival
We greeted over 6,000 visitors to JANM on January 8, 2023 as we welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit with oodles of family-friendly activities. Families of all ages enjoyed the New Year festivities...
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