Today was Free Museum Day, so I arranged for us to go to the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles.
I do not think we had taken the kids here before. It has been a while since I have been, as well.
We had discussed the subject of Japanese American internment with them, but I am not sure how much they understood. This museum does an excellent job in depicting the Japanese American experience during that time.
This display of the living conditions in the internment camps is a real eye-opener.
A model of Manzanar, where my grandparents were interned.
Wow, these school chairs do not look very comfortable!
Had to take a picture with Kokeshi Hello Kitty!
For the record, n is 11 apples tall, k is 13 apples tall, L is 14 apples tall and D is 15 apples tall!
This was part of the hapa.me project. There were side by side pictures of people who identify as “Hapa” (part Japanese) and their reflections from fifteen years ago and now.
The Kaiju vs. Heroes exhibit showcased an extensive Japanese toy collection.
Taking a break outside in the courtyard. If you are at all interested in learning more about Japanese American history, I recommend visiting this unique museum!