King’s Hawaiian Settles Lawsuit Against Aldi Over Packaging
For the second time in three years, Torrance-based King’s Hawaiian has settled a lawsuit against Aldi over packaging sold at the discount...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 22, 20192 min read
Refined Cuisine Coming Home to Little Tokyo
Chef Akira Hirose and wife Jo Ann will close their restaurant Maison Akira in Pasadena after more than 20 years, and open a new location...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 20, 20198 min read
2019 JA Leadership Delegation Gathers in L.A. for Orientation
The 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Japanese American National Museum. Back row, from left: Bryce Suzuki, Kurt Osaki,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 7, 20197 min read
Cafe Demitasse: Coffee With Soul in the Heart of Little Tokyo
Owner of Cafe Demitasse Bobak Roshan. (demitasse ig) By MIEKO BEYER RAFU CONTRIBUTOR Cafe Demitasse in Little Tokyo is known for its...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 28, 20196 min read
NIKKEI ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT: Artful Ceramics and More at Shoshi’s General Store
Shoshi’s General Store transformed 341FSN into a gallery and store featuring Watanabe’s ceramic work as well as collaborative projects...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 18, 20193 min read
Asian American State Legislators Meet with Top Japanese Government, Business Leaders
From left: Shuichi Ohno, president, Sasakawa Peace Foundation; Rep. Theresa Mah of Illinois; Delegate Mark Chang of Maryland;...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 2, 201911 min read
Those We Lost in 2018
Following, in alphabetical order, are some of the notable individuals who passed away during the past year. Joe Annello, 85, on Nov. 8....
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 12, 20188 min read
The New King of Pop
Buttery Popcorn Co. is known for its variety of colorful flavors made from scratch. “For food the last thing is taste, first you see,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 8, 20186 min read
Webs of Well-being Offers a Fresh Approach to Mental Health
Ishigo leading a class at the Japanese American National Museum in her creation “Mottainai Yoga,” a combination yoga and meditation...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 4, 20184 min read
Higa, Perron Receive Fall Decorations
Award recipients Edward Perron and Chogi Higa On Nov. 3 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 25, 20183 min read
Haunted Little Tokyo: Scaring Up a New J-Town
From left: Mariko Lochridge, Kristin Fukushima, Michael Francesconi, Matthew Glaser, James Choi, Tetsu Shiota, Kisa Ito and Sophia Kunito...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 5, 20186 min read
Change Your Waribashi, Change the World
Cropsticks in action at Inko Nito, the latest restaurant to start using Yamamoto’s creation, 8338 W. Third St., Los Angeles. By MIEKO...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 30, 20182 min read
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
HONOLULU – Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located at 16-701 Macadamia Road in Kea’au, Hawaii between...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 20, 20182 min read
California JA Among Albany’s “40 Under 40”
ALBANY, N.Y. —Marketing expert, entrepreneur, former gymnast and professional dancer/actress Sachi Ena Vines has been named to The Albany...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 20, 20182 min read
Torrance Event Shines Spotlight on Shochu
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi presents a certificate to Tokuro Nagai of Harada Shuzo Company on Sept. 5 in Torrance. By ELLEN ENDO, Rafu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 19, 20186 min read
New Clothing Line from Designer with Little Tokyo Roots
Darin Maki’s fashion line blends present and modern day cultural influences. Seen here: Tsuru Logo Tee by CRFT by Maki, available on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 13, 20184 min read
Fugetsu-do, Rafu Bussan Owners Among Honorees at Senior Nutrition Services Banquet
Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services (Koreisha Chushoku Kai) will hold its annual Honor Banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Union...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 6, 20185 min read
Jeffrey Ozawa: Not Just a Cook
Jeffrey Ozawa, one of the founders of Tenzo, a multifaceted company that provides catering services and has an online shop of kitchen...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 29, 20181 min read
Bidding Aloha to Styles of Hawaii
Linda Uyeda (right) owner of Styles of Hawaii, is joined by her family, (from left) Kevin Ajimine, Michelle Ajimine, Brian Ajimine and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 21, 20182 min read
Torrance Optometrist Receives ‘Best in South Bay’ Award for 9th Year
Dr. Paul Hirano, Dr. Shelly Fukunaga and the Clear Choice Optometry team. TORRANCE — South Bay optometrist Paul Hirano achieved a...
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