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Henry Ota and Gary Yamauchi On April 29, the government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2017 Decorations. From the...

Mutual Trading Company Chairman Noritoshi Kanai, often called the “Culinary Ambassador of Japan to the U.S.,” passed away on April 22 due...

The Los Angeles Times Small Business Forum, presented by Morgan Stanley, will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at...

The JALD group at the Tomodachi reception with Akie Abe, first lady of Japan. From left: Ken Russell, Gary Yamashita, Leslie A. Ito,...

The former Keiro Nursing Homes in Gardena (pictured) and Lincoln Heights are now known as Kei-Ai Healthcare Centers. (Rafu Shimpo photos)...

Before you read further, you may want to Google “David Dao United Airlines video” just for context. If you haven’t already seen the video...

Videos of a bloodied Dr. David Dao being dragged from United Airlines Flight 3411 on April 9 have gone viral. WASHINGTON — Congressional...

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi speaks at a press conference on Saturday prior to a South Coast Air Quality Management District hearing on...

The owners of the indoor mall, which opened in the 1980s and was renovated in 2014, submitted plans with the Department of City Planning...

Rafu Staff Report Little Tokyo Galleria opened in 1985. Owners filed plans on Feb. 10 to build 994 residential units on the property....

Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Japanese American National Museum. Front row, from left: Kaz Maniwa, U.S.-Japan Council;...

Ross Koda of Koda Farms (left) receives the Japan Agricultural Association commendation from Consul General Akira Chiba. The Japan...

Following are some of the notable individuals who died during the past year, in alphabetical order. Victor Abe, 95, MIS veteran, early...

From left: Silicon Valley Host Committee Co‐Chair Tasha Yorozu; Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the board, representative executive...

The Nisei Week Court will help kick off the campaign on Saturday in Little Tokyo. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) The Japanese Chamber of...

Mark Nakakihara and Ellen Endo discussed changes they are implementing at The Rafu Shimpo. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) By J.K....

JACCC staff member Chester Ikei unveils the Suntory Terrace sign. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer A partnership between the Japanese...