THE RAFU MARKET

For the second time in three years, Torrance-based King’s Hawaiian has settled a lawsuit against Aldi over packaging sold at the discount...

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...

The 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Japanese American National Museum. Back row, from left: Bryce Suzuki, Kurt Osaki,...

Owner of Cafe Demitasse Bobak Roshan. (demitasse ig) By MIEKO BEYER RAFU CONTRIBUTOR Cafe Demitasse in Little Tokyo is known for its...

Shoshi’s General Store transformed 341FSN into a gallery and store featuring Watanabe’s ceramic work as well as collaborative projects...

From left: Shuichi Ohno, president, Sasakawa Peace Foundation; Rep. Theresa Mah of Illinois; Delegate Mark Chang of Maryland;...

Following, in alphabetical order, are some of the notable individuals who passed away during the past year. Joe Annello, 85, on Nov. 8....

Buttery Popcorn Co. is known for its variety of colorful flavors made from scratch. “For food the last thing is taste, first you see,...

Ishigo leading a class at the Japanese American National Museum in her creation “Mottainai Yoga,” a combination yoga and meditation...

Award recipients Edward Perron and Chogi Higa On Nov. 3 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its...

From left: Mariko Lochridge, Kristin Fukushima, Michael Francesconi, Matthew Glaser, James Choi, Tetsu Shiota, Kisa Ito and Sophia Kunito...

Cropsticks in action at Inko Nito, the latest restaurant to start using Yamamoto’s creation, 8338 W. Third St., Los Angeles. By MIEKO...

HONOLULU – Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located at 16-701 Macadamia Road in Kea’au, Hawaii between...

ALBANY, N.Y. —Marketing expert, entrepreneur, former gymnast and professional dancer/actress Sachi Ena Vines has been named to The Albany...

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi presents a certificate to Tokuro Nagai of Harada Shuzo Company on Sept. 5 in Torrance. By ELLEN ENDO, Rafu...

Darin Maki’s fashion line blends present and modern day cultural influences. Seen here: Tsuru Logo Tee by CRFT by Maki, available on...

Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services (Koreisha Chushoku Kai) will hold its annual Honor Banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Union...

Jeffrey Ozawa, one of the founders of Tenzo, a multifaceted company that provides catering services and has an online shop of kitchen...

Linda Uyeda (right) owner of Styles of Hawaii, is joined by her family, (from left) Kevin Ajimine, Michelle Ajimine, Brian Ajimine and...

Dr. Paul Hirano, Dr. Shelly Fukunaga and the Clear Choice Optometry team. TORRANCE — South Bay optometrist Paul Hirano achieved a...