Nishinaga Receives MOFA Certificate of Commendation
SAN FRANCISCO — Linden Nishinaga recently received a Certificate of Commendation and Appreciation (Kansha-Jo) from Japan’s Ministry of...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 1, 20172 min read
Films of Remembrance Set for Feb. 25
Emiko Omori’s “When Rabbit Left the Moon” SAN FRANCISCO — The Nichi Bei Foundation presents Films of Remembrance on Saturday, Feb. 25,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 1, 20172 min read
S.F. Public Defender Vows to Protect Immigrants
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi released the following statement on Jan. 25 in response to President Trump’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 31, 20172 min read
Margaret Fujioka Sworn in as Superior Court Judge
Family members attended the swearing-in ceremony. From right: Judge Margaret Fujioka, Caroline Chao, Cedric Chao, Shizuko Fujioka,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 25, 20172 min read
Final SoCal, NorCal Shows for Sachiko Fashions
Irvine-based Sachiko Fashions has announced two final shows: The last Southern California show will be held on Feb. 4 and 5 at the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 20, 20172 min read
Standup Comic Kuzu Kusano to Perform at SF Sketchfest
Kazu Kusano SAN FRANCISCO — Kazu Kusano (www.kazukusano.com) is among the comedians taking part in the 16th annual SF Sketchfest, which...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 20, 20174 min read
‘Sailor Moon R’ Opening Nationwide
A special “Sailor Moon” bonus gift will be given to ticket-holders at the screenings while supplies last. Presented uncut and for the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 20, 20172 min read
Yaki Reappointed to Civil Rights Commission
SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Yaki of Michael Yaki consulting in San Francisco announced Jan. 18 that he has been appointed to a third six-year...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 20, 20173 min read
UPDATED: ‘Korematsu Speaks Up’ Aimed at Young Readers
BERKELEY — Heyday Books will release “Fred Korematsu Speaks Up” at the end of January to coincide with Korematsu’s birthday (Jan. 30) and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 19, 20172 min read
Onodera, Inouye, Shiroma Named to State Posts
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on Jan. 13 announced several appointments, including the following: Genevieve Shiroma • Jolie Onodera, 47,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 10, 20171 min read
Save the Date: Laugh for Lives 2017
The list of performers includes Amir K, KT Tatara, Irene Tu, and Atsuko Okatsuka, with MC Jin as host and special guests from the San...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 10, 20172 min read
Fred Korematsu Day to Be Observed in Oakland
OAKLAND — The seventh annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution will be observed on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 to...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 8, 20177 min read
Film Focuses on Little-Known WWII Camps
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer Claudia Katayanagi receives the award for best documentary at the LA Femme Film Festival in Beverly...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 4, 20172 min read
Exploratorium to Remember Kiyomi Tanouye
Kiyomi Tanouye SAN FRANCISCO — Exploratorium, located at Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street), will present a tribute to Kiyomi Tanouye,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 30, 20163 min read
USJC Confab Focuses on Japan-Silicon Valley Ties
From left: Silicon Valley Host Committee Co‐Chair Tasha Yorozu; Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the board, representative executive...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 29, 20162 min read
Design Selected for S.F. ‘Comfort Women’ Memorial
The “comfort women” memorial design features three girls representing the victims and an elderly woman representing the survivors. SAN...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 28, 20161 min read
Talk on Japanese Latin American Redress at J-Sei
EMERYVILLE — J-Sei, 1285 66th St. in Emeryville, will present “Japanese Latin American Currents” on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m....
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 28, 20161 min read
Oshogatsu Matsuri at JCCCNC
SAN FRANCISCO — The 46th annual Oshogatsu Matsuri (New Year’s Festival) will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 26, 20162 min read
Governor Grants 112 Pardons
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 23 announced that he has granted 112 pardons and one commutation. Individuals who have been...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 22, 20164 min read
NJAHS Responds to Higbie’s Comment
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Japanese American Historical Society issued the following statement on Nov. 22. =*= Last week Carl Higbie, a...
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