Vicky Mihara Avery, Origami Artist and Business Owner, Passes
By TOMO HIRAI, Nichi Bei Weekly SAN FRANCISCO — Noted origami artist Vicky Mihara Avery passed away from complications of pancreatic...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Little Tokyo Los Angeles, San Francisco Japantown, and San Jose Japantown Joint Statement Opposing A
Collectively, our communities are outraged over the proposed use of Fort Sill in Oklahoma, a place that once imprisoned 700 Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 25, 20191 min read
Ninth Annual Soy and Tofu Festival on June 29
The mission of the Soy and Tofu Festival is to educate the public about the health benefits and various uses of soy and tofu. In adhering...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 24, 20192 min read
S.F. Attorney Dale Minami to Receive 2019 ABA Medal
The American Bar Association announced June 17 that it will honor San Francisco attorney Dale Minami, a lifelong champion of the civil...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 21, 20192 min read
‘Night in the American Village’ Author to Speak
Friday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. Info: www.bookpassage.com Saturday, June 29, at 3 p.m. at...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 12, 20191 min read
Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, June 16, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI TV...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20193 min read
JACL Supports Renaming of Street After Jeff Adachi
Jeff Adachi with Fred and Kathryn Korematsu in 2001. (Hokubei Mainichi) SAN FRANCISCO — The Japanese American Citizens League supports an...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 30, 20191 min read
Christine Inouye Named to High Speed Rail Authority Post
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 23 announced the appointment of Christine Inouye, 53, of Sacramento as director of engineering for...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 29, 20191 min read
Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, June 2, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI TV...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 29, 20192 min read
‘Always Be My Maybe’ Playing at Los Feliz Theatre
Randall Park and Ali Wong in a scene from “Always Be My Maybe,” which they co-wrote. (Netflix) “Always Be My Maybe,” a romantic comedy...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 25, 20191 min read
JCYC’s Ono Hawaiian BBQ Fundraiser
COLMA — A fundraiser for Japanese Community Youth Council will be held on Monday, May 27, at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, 970 Serramonte Blvd.,...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 22, 20192 min read
‘Tattoos in Japanese Prints’ at Asian Art Museum
“Tattoos in Japanese Prints,” on view from May 31 to Aug. 18 at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco, recounts how...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 20, 20191 min read
Kimiko Burton Reappointed to State Personnel Board
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 14 announced the reappointment of Kimiko Burton, 54, of San Francisco to the State Personnel Board,...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20191 min read
WakamatsuFest 150 Set for June 6-9
WakamatsuFest150 is a celebration of 150 years of Japanese American heritage, arts, and cuisine. The festival will feature Japanese and...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 17, 20191 min read
70th Annual Satsuki Bazaar and Arts Festival This Weekend
Akira Tana BERKELEY — The 70th annual Satsuki Bazaar and Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday,...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 15, 20192 min read
Matsuri! Japanese Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Performance by Sakura Ren at a previous festival. (Photo by Judy Bellah) SANTA ROSA — Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival will be held on...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 15, 20191 min read
Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, May 19, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI TV...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20194 min read
After the Fire: Ikkyu Strong
Because they were insured, the Kojimas have been able to rebuild their lives. The exterior of Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant. After fleeing...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 7, 20193 min read
Cultural Exchanges Deepen at Manzanar
Sage Romero performs a War dance for the Florin JACL pilgrims in the City of Bishop on April 26. By MARTHA NAKAGAWA, Rafu Contributor For...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 7, 20192 min read
Multifaceted Japanese and JA Representation Appears Across Decades at CAAMFest37
SAN FRANCISCO — Japanese representation is a mainstay at CAAMFest, presented by the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) from May 9 to...
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