Obon Celebrations in Northern, Central California This Weekend
The following celebrations will be held in Northern and Central California during the weekend of July 21-22. On Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20182 min read
‘Hold These Truths’ at Lucie Stern Theatre
An unsung American hero, Gordon Hirabayashi (1918-2012), fought passionately for the Constitution against an unexpected adversary: his...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20184 min read
VOX POPULI: We Will Never Stop Fighting
The Minami Tamaki law firm has a long history of fighting for the rights of people of color, women, immigrants, marginalized people, and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 10, 20181 min read
Missing Woman Now Classified as ‘Unsolved Homicide’
Arlene Tsuji SANTA CRUZ — An Aptos resident who has been missing for nearly 27 years is now listed under “Unsolved Homicides” even though...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 10, 20181 min read
What Color Should Geary/Webster Bridge Be?
A new coat of paint for the railings is scheduled for July 28 and the public is invited to participate in the process. The two color...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 9, 20181 min read
No J-Pop Summit This Year
SAN FRANCISCO — The J-Pop Summit Team has issued the following statement: “We regret to inform you that we have decided not to host our...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 8, 20182 min read
Obon and Summer Festivals in Northern, Central California
The following Obon and summer festivals will be held in Northern and Central California on the weekend of July 14-15. Note: Some temples...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 6, 20183 min read
Cold Case Finally Comes to an End for North Bay Family
FAIRFIELD — More than 30 years after the fact, the family of Clark Toshiro Handa knows what happened to him — and who is responsible....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 6, 20181 min read
Old-Timers’ Fun Basketball Tournament
Check on your favorite old-timers and watch them gracefully move across the court. Raffle tickets are $5 for one, $25 for six. Grand...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 3, 20182 min read
Obituary: Mary Matsuno, Featured in Documentary ‘First to Go’
Mary Matsuno SAN FRANCISCO — Mary (Merry) Hisako Matsuno passed away peacefully on June 11 at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco. She was...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 3, 20184 min read
Brown Appoints Three to CCLPEP Advisory Panel
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on June 26 announced three appointments to the California Civil Liberties Public Education Grant Program...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20182 min read
Obon Celebrations in Reedley, Sebastopol, Seaside, Sacramento
The following Obon celebrations will take place the weekend of July 7-8 in Northern and Central California. Vendors include Yoshi’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20182 min read
Obituary: Masaru Kawaguchi, Veteran and Civic Leader
SAN FRANCISCO — Masaru “Mas” Kawaguchi passed away peacefully on May 9 at the age of 92. Masaru Kawaguchi Born on Nov. 6, 1925, Kawaguchi...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20181 min read
Bazaar in Walnut Grove, Obon Festival in Visalia This Weekend
The following Obon-related events are happening in Northern and Central California this weekend. Dance practice at Visalia Buddhist...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20181 min read
Japantown Reception for Mayor-Elect Breed
London Breed SAN FRANCISCO — The Japantown community will host a congratulatory reception for Mayor-Elect London Breed will be held on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 26, 20182 min read
Japan Week in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Genryu Arts and Japan Week/SF, in collaboration with the Japan Center East and West Malls, is presenting the 2018 Japan...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 25, 20181 min read
Registration Opens July 1 for SF Aloha Run
Proceeds support the children and youth services of Japanese Community Youth Council and college scholarships. The event includes a 5K,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 22, 20182 min read
JANM Announces First Venues for Eaton Collection Display
Post-conservation painted family name plate. (Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection, Japanese American National Museum) The Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 21, 20181 min read
Obon Festivities in Northern California This Weekend
Artwork by San Mateo Buddhist Temple kids. Obon will be celebrated the weekend of June 23 and 24 at the following Northern California...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 18, 20181 min read
Bourdain Mourned at San Jose J-Town Restaurant
Anthony Bourdain and Curt Fukuda at Minato in 2015. SAN JOSE — The owner of the oldest restaurant in San Jose’s Japantown is mourning the...
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