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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 22, 20161 min read
JBA Backs Budokan Center
From left: Mike Murase, Budokan campaign director; Hitoshi Ishikawa, JBA Vice president and Mitsubishi International Corporation general...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 5, 20161 min read
North Long Beach Store Closing After 33 years
Tanaka Lawnmower is located at 5301 N. Cherry Ave. in Long Beach. LONG BEACH — Tanaka Lawnmower is closing its doors on Friday, Sept. 30,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 6, 20167 min read
Pioneers, Partners Recognized at JACCC Gala
From left: Phil Celia (for Ambassador Award recipient Bose Professional), Steven Morikawa (for Chairman’s Award recipient American Honda...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 16, 20169 min read
NEWS ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s Consistency
Whatever one may think of Donald Trump, he has been remarkably consistent in his views of Japan over the past 30 years. What is puzzling...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 3, 20161 min read
Sayonara, S.K. Uyeda
#littletokyo #SKUyedaStore #satorusatsuyeda #tsuyakokunishige
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Rafu Shimpo
May 4, 20164 min read
The Departing Department Store
S.K. Uyeda Store has been a fixture on First Street in Little Tokyo for decades. By JORDAN IKEDA, Rafu Contributor Over the past decade,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 27, 20162 min read
Verizon Customers Connect with Friends and Family in Japan and Ecuador for Free
NEW YORK — More than 170,000 Verizon employees worldwide want to support friends and family in Ecuador and Japan who have been impacted...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 11, 20163 min read
A Clear View of Little Tokyo
Dr. Gregory Kame, a second-generation optometrist, has run Los Angeles EyeCare Optometry Group since his father Roger’s passing in 2000....
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 1, 20161 min read
Fundraiser at Hama Sushi for Venice JA Memorial Marker
Tony Kim, Naoko Matsumura, Esther Chaing, Masayo Onuki and Than Le of Hama Sushi. A fundraiser for the Venice Japanese American Memorial...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 21, 20163 min read
Japan House Project Unveiled
From right: Tom Iino, Leslie Ito, Yuko Kaifu, Consul General Harry Horinouchi, Mickey Kantor, Yoshiki and Doug Erber toast Japan House at...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 4, 20162 min read
A New Era for Rafu Bussan
Aiko Kawaratani, owner of Rafu Bussan, Inc., Carol Tanita and Rigoberto Martinez make offerings at a ceremony for the opening of the new...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 17, 20164 min read
Bank VP Saves Elderly Woman from Losing Thousands to Fraud Scam
From left: Detective Sgt. Brian Morris of the Sheriff’s Fraud and Cyber Crimes Bureau; Teruichi “Terry” Horikawa, commercial branch...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 16, 20168 min read
JCCSC Installs Sankey as First Female President
West Covina Mayor James Toma (right) installs the 2016 JCCSC officers. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer ALHAMBRA — The Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 12, 20161 min read
Taking Care of Business
Photos by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 12, 20167 min read
10 Selected for 2016 JA Leadership Delegation
The 2016 Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Japanese American National Museum. Front row, from left: Darren Nakata, Monte Del...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 5, 20164 min read
DOJ Reaches Settlement with Toyota to Resolve Allegations of Auto Lending Discrimination
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Feb. 2 a settlement to resolve...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 29, 20161 min read
Miyagi Comes to Mitsuwa
Photos by J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 29, 20162 min read
Hello Honda Plaza
Rafu Bussan owner Aiko Kawaratani (center) is joined by her staff (from right) Carol Tanita, Kevin Yamadera and Rigoberto Martinez. The...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 23, 20161 min read
LTBA Welcomes Jan Perry Back to Little Tokyo
The Honorable Jan C. Perry will be the guest speaker at the Little Tokyo Business Association’s (LTBA) Shinnenkai (New Year’s...
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