‘Rituals and Remembrance’ on Aug. 6 in East Bay
A workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at J-Sei, 1285 66th St. (near Hollis Street) in Emeryville, followed by a ceremony from 6:30 to...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 29, 20164 min read
‘The Tommy Kono Story’ to Air on Public TV
A young Tommy Kono lifts during a competition at the Sacramento YMCA. (Courtesy Center for Sacramento History, Sacramento Bee Archive)...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 26, 20162 min read
Announcing the Yuri Kochiyama Fellowship
By ANOOP PRASAD Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus is excited to announce a new fellowship for formerly incarcerated Asian Pacific...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 26, 20161 min read
Salinas Obon This Sunday
All-day activities: • Ikebana floral displays and bonsai exhibit in classroom complex • Food sales in food court and in the Main Hall •...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 22, 20167 min read
Japan Film Festival of S.F. Announces Theatrical Premieres
Shunji Iwai’s “A Bride for Rip Van Winkle” SAN FRANCISCO — The 2016 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 21, 20161 min read
Parlier Obon Festival on Saturday
Dancers on the yagura at the 2012 Obon Festival. PARLIER — Buddhist Church of Parlier, 360 S. Newmark Ave. in Parlier, will hold its Obon...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 21, 20161 min read
Obon Festival at Alameda Buddhist Temple
Obon dancers with Rev. Zuikei Taniguchi in 2013. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) ALAMEDA — Buddhist Temple of Alameda, 2325 Pacific Ave. in...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 20, 20163 min read
Festival Offers Latest in Japanese Pop Culture
Silent Siren SAN FRANCISCO — The annual J-Pop Summit, hosted by Superfrog Project, will be held from July 22 to 24. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 20, 20162 min read
BCSF’s 78th Ginza Bazaar This Weekend
Members of Michiya Hanayagi’s Japanese classical dance group participating in BCSF’s Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) SAN FRANCISCO...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 15, 20163 min read
Regional Taiko Gathering: Bay Area on Sunday
This will be the first regional taiko gathering to take place in the Bay Area, the historical birthplace of American taiko. RTG: Bay Area...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 15, 20161 min read
‘Carrying On: 110 Years of San Francisco Japantown’ Exhibit at JICC Gallery
The exhibit, “Carrying On: 110 Years of Japantown,” was created by the National Japanese American Historical Society and highlights the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 14, 20161 min read
‘Tohoku Tomo’ Screening at JAMsj
A story of true friendship and commitment to northeastern Japan’s recovery by the international community following the Great East Japan...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20161 min read
Obon Festival at Watsonville Buddhist Temple
Obon is a time of joyous celebration and gratitude to the generations who went before us and gave us the gift of life. The highlight of...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20161 min read
Obon Festival at Fowler Buddhist Church
Bon Odori starts at 8 p.m. Participants are invited to wear kimono or happi coats and to bring sensu (folding fans), uchiwa (round fans)...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20161 min read
Obon Celebration at Marin Buddhist Temple
Dancing at Marin Buddhist Temple’s Obon celebration in 2013. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) MILL VALLEY — Marin Buddhist Temple, 390 Miller...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20161 min read
Mountain View Obon Features Maui-Style Dance
Lead dancers on the yagura during Mountain View Buddhist Temple’s Bon Odori. MOUNTAIN VIEW — Mountain View Buddhist Temple, 575 N....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20162 min read
Kay Sekimachi Exhibition at de Young Museum
Kay Sekimachi, “Study for Crossed-Warp Effect,” 1980s. Linen, dye; four-layer continuous-weft weave and crossed warp on an eight-harness...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Memorial for Lewis Suzuki
BERKELEY – A community memorial for artist Iwao Lewis Suzuki is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 8, 20161 min read
Mark Inouye Concert to Benefit Topaz Museum
SAN FRANCISCO — Friends of Topaz present Mark Inouye and Friends in Concert on Sunday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the San Francisco...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 7, 20161 min read
Bazaar and Obon at Enmanji
Teriyaki chicken dinner plate includes half a chicken, potato salad, rice, and tea or coffee, all for just $13. Drive-through pick-up of...
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