OPEN END-O: The Rafu I Know
When I began working for The Rafu Shimpo, America was transitioning out of the post-WWII age of innocence and entering the tumult of the...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20166 min read
J-SLANTED: A Need for JA Politicians: I’m Voting for Furutani
SAN PEDRO SUPPORT: Warren Furutani kicked off his campaign for the 35th State Senate District on April 24 in San Pedro. He was joined by...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20164 min read
RETIREMENT TIPS: Five Things Baby Boomers Need to Know About RMDs
The first of the Baby Boom generation will be required to start taking RMDs from their retirement accounts this year. The generation that...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20167 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Weakest ‘Survivor’ Contestant Becomes Most Powerful Player
He looked like the original 98-pound weakling (actually, maybe 68-pound), speaking with a Vietnamese accent so strong his speech was...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 3, 20165 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Don’t Like Hollywood Movie Casting? Vote – With Your Wallet
It’s been heartening these past few weeks to see social media, followed by mainstream media, address yellowface and whitewashing. It’s a...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 2, 20161 min read
GENIE’S LAMP: Beyond Boomer Bash
By GENIE NAKANO dancing in ecstasy Motown rhythms rising yesterday’s sadness danced away at the Big Budokan bash a year older next...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 28, 20165 min read
J-TOWN BEAT: Where Are You, Shawn Miyake?
By GWEN MURANAKA 日本語の記事はこちらをクリック “Have you met Shawn Miyake?” I get that question a lot, from a wide range of folks. Whether it’s at a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20161 min read
GENIE’S LAMP: Blossom
By GENIE NAKANO blessed, I was born in May the month when my native land blooms spring unpredictable sun today next day rain ...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20162 min read
TRIBUTE: A Beating Heart of Go For Broke
By CHRIS BRUSATTE I can still see his wide grin, his eyes sparkling. I can still hear his chuckle. I was only fortunate enough to know...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 21, 20167 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Season Finale of ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Feels Like a Series Finale
As much as I’ve loved watching the CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” all year, my heart hurt after seeing the March 28 episode. Everything went...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 18, 20162 min read
GENIE’S LAMP: In the Next Wind
By GENIE NAKANO I’m oriental exotic, mysterious my eyes always half closed with a sultry inner smile no, not generic Asian— ...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20165 min read
IT PAYS TO KNOW: When Should You Stop Driving?
“Seniors as a whole are the safest age group on the road, the least likely to speed, the least likely to drink and drive, and the most...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20164 min read
CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: Musings of an Elder (Who Is Pretty Damn Old)
(Published March 2, 2016) Attended a meeting the other day. Stilted introductions opened proceedings. Distribution of an information...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20165 min read
EAST WIND: Save The Rafu – It’s Personal
Once upon a time there were 43 Little Tokyos and Japantowns in the U.S. They were proud and bustling communities. They were a center for...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20164 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Is Curation a Cure to Save The Rafu?
With the announcement late last month that this newspaper and community institution had nine months to live unless a major turnaround...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20164 min read
CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: Volunteerism Is What Made Keiro So Unique
(Published Feb. 24, 2016) What’s in a name? If it’s Ford, you’re rich and famous. Edsel, a failure. I would venture to guess Cam Newton...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 11, 20162 min read
VOX POPULI: The Sale of Keiro — What Did We Learn? The State of Rafu Shimpo
I can’t speak for you, but I’ve learned the Japanese and Japanese American community spirit can be strong and supportive of what it feels...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 7, 20166 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: ‘Rush Hour’ TV Series Arriving Too Late on Two Fronts
The original “Rush Hour” movies (three of them) ran between 1998 and 2007. So last year when CBS announced they were ordering a weekly TV...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 7, 20162 min read
NEWS ANALYSIS: A Stunning Fall from Grace
By GWEN MURANAKA (Published on April 7, 2016) I think the only one surprised at today’s jury verdict was the man in the spotlight: Paul...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 5, 20164 min read
J-TOWN BEAT: Writers Gathering for a Common Cause
(Published April 2, 2016) While we occupy the pages of the same newspaper, Wednesday night was a first. Bill (Yee) met Phil (Shigekuni),...
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