Films of Remembrance Encore at Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Fest May 28
This year’s theme is “RESIST!” — featuring projects that explore the Asian Pacific Islander immigrant, refugee, and indigenous experience...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 23, 20173 min read
Brenda Wong Aoki, Mark Izu to Present ‘Aunt Lily’s Flowerbook’
A hippie storyteller and jazz musician from the 1970s tell true tales of resilience: A grandfather who built the railroad, a father in...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 20, 20172 min read
Nonagenarian Accused of Killing Wife Said to Be Near Death
SACRAMENTO — Masaharu Ono, 92, who is accused of killing his wife at their south Sacramento home, is near death in hospice care, The...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 19, 20171 min read
‘Kimochi Spirit’ Event on Saturday in Japantown
SAN FRANCISCO — In heartfelt appreciation of the volunteers who live and breathe Kimochi spirit by providing 16,000 hours of support to...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 18, 20172 min read
Jazz Drummer Tana Returns to Satsuki Bazaar and Arts Festival
Akira Tana BERKELEY – Renowned jazz drummer Akira Tana — whose father was a minister at Berkeley Buddhist Temple before World War II — is...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20172 min read
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for NLF’s New Preschool Addition
Groundbreaking ceremony for NLF’s new preschool addition in 2015. SAN FRANCISCO — Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) will hold a...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20173 min read
Muratsuchi Introduces Bill Seeking $3M for Civil Liberties Education Grants
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi announces Assembly Bill 491 which would provide $3 million for civil liberties education programs on...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 16, 20172 min read
Wieckowski Honors Local API Americans
MILPITAS – Three local community leaders from Alameda and Santa Clara counties who are active in education, social justice, arts, culture...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 16, 20173 min read
Topaz Mystery Is Put to Rest
The mattress is unveiled by pilgrims before an audience of 150 in Delta, Utah. (Photo by Akemi Yamane) By NANCY UKAI DELTA, Utah — “It’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 13, 20171 min read
J-Sei Community Open House
Enjoy lively entertainment by Oh-In Taiko, Sentimental Strummers, Halau Ka Ua Tuahine, Genyukai Berkeley, Minyo no Odori and more. Plus a...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 10, 20173 min read
Arrest Made in Murder of 86-year-old Woman
SACRAMENTO — Sheriff’s Homicide detectives have arrested Neven Glen Butler, 18, of North Highlands for the murder of 86-year-old Fusako...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 8, 20172 min read
Rights Advocate, Author Mei Nakano Dies at 92
SANTA ROSA — Mei Takaya Nakano, a longtime community activist and advocate in the Bay Area, passed away peacefully on March 26 after a...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 8, 20171 min read
‘Right of Passage’ Screening in San Mateo
SAN MATEO — As part of its celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the San Mateo Public Library will present a screening of...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 4, 20171 min read
Spring Festival Bazaar at BVUMC to Include EO 9066 Commemoration
ALAMEDA — The 58th annual Spring Festival Bazaar will be held on Sunday, May 7, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Buena Vista United Methodist Church,...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 4, 20172 min read
NJAHS Awards Tribute at Presidio
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Japanese American Historical Society will present “Preserve and Protect Our Freedoms” on Saturday, May 6, at...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 4, 20172 min read
Pair Sentenced for Torture, Murder in Sacramento Apartment
SACRAMENTO — Judge Maryanne Gilliard on April 7 sentenced Jeremy McMahon to life in prison without the possibility of parole and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 28, 20172 min read
Tule Lake Committee Re-files Lawsuit
The outlines of the Tule Lake National Monument and of the Tulelake Municipal Airport are superimposed on a wartime photo of the Tule...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20172 min read
Exhibition of Art Inspired by Yuri Kochiyama
“Shifting Movements” includes whose photographs of “From Harlem With Love: A Mural for Yuri and Malcolm,” a mural project inspired by the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20172 min read
Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival in Santa Rosa
Above and below: Scenes from last year’s Matsuri! SANTA ROSA — Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival will return to Juilliard Park and the SOFA...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 21, 20171 min read
Karen Yamamoto Named to State Teachers’ Retirement Board
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday announced the appointment of Karen Yamamoto, 67, of Sacramento to the California State Teachers’...
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