Senator Kirk’s Remark About Rep. Duckworth’s Ancestry Draws Fire
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is under fire for a remark he made...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 3, 20162 min read
Campaign Flyer Angers Veterans
Al Muratsuchi in a photo taken in 2014 with veterans (from left) Victor Abe, James Ogawa, Ralph Kaneshiro, Mas Takahashi and Ken Akune....
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 1, 20163 min read
GFBNEC Announces Essay, Poetry, Video Contest Winners
From left: Bill Seki, GFBNEC chairman; George Henning of Pacific Global Investment Management Company; contest winners Kelly Baird, Joan...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 1, 20167 min read
GFBNEC Honors Mineta, Aratani Foundation at Annual Gala
Nisei World War II veterans appeared on stage for a group photo. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer “Defining Courage” was the theme as...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 14, 20163 min read
Nisei Soldier Stamp Campaign Gets Republican Support
The grassroots campaign to recognize the contributions of the Nisei World War II soldiers with a U.S. postage stamp has gained new...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 7, 20163 min read
Nisei WWII Vet Honored at Dodger Stadium
From left: Military Hero of the Game Jack Kunitomi (seated) is joined on the field by (from left) Susan Hirasuna of Fox 11, daughter...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 23, 20161 min read
Go For Broke Tour and Lecture This Saturday
The Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) relocated its offices to the Japanese American National Museum’s Historic Building,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 12, 20163 min read
VOX POPULI: My Gold Star Grandparents
Tom Ikeda’s grandparents Fred Suyekichi and Akino Kinoshita (left and center) receive a flag in honor of their son Staff Sergeant Francis...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 10, 20163 min read
Senate Unanimously Approves Hirono Bill to Award Filipino World War II Veterans Congressional Gold M
Sen. Mazie Hirono met with Filipino veterans in Hawaii in August 2015. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on July 13 passed a bill authored by...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 9, 20162 min read
JAKWV Announces Nisei Week Activities
Japanese American Korean War Veterans at the Nisei Week Festival. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) Japanese American Korean War Veterans...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 3, 20163 min read
J-TOWN BEAT: The Silence of Gold Star Mothers
Mary Jane Mayemura salutes at the 2009 Memorial Day ceremony at the Japanese American War Memorial Court at JACCC Plaza. (MARIO G....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 19, 20163 min read
Changes at Go For Broke
Vince Beresford, outgoing Go For Broke president and CEO, shakes hands with Mitch Maki, interim president and CEO on Wednesday. (MARIO G....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 13, 20161 min read
Honoring Legacy of Hershey Miyamura
Scholarship recipients Shania N. Yazzie, Larry Belinte and Kolton Sorrell with Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura. GALLUP, N.M. — Three...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20162 min read
Japanese Consul General Sends Support Letter for Nisei Soldier Stamp
At a program held by Friends and Family of Nisei Veterans on Feb. 13 at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, Consul General Jun...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 19, 20162 min read
Governor Supports Nisei Soldier Stamp
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has voiced support for a U.S. commemorative postage stamp that would honor the patriotism of the Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 17, 20161 min read
Joint Service at Woodlawn
Floral and incense offerings were made by organizational representatives: Jimmy Fukuhara, Santa Monica Nikkeijin Kai; Emiliy Kariya,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 14, 20168 min read
New Go For Broke Center Opens Its Doors
Taking part in the ribbon-cutting were (from left): Nisei Week Princess Tamara Teragawa; Vince Beresford, GFBNEC president/CEO; Irene...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 12, 20166 min read
Honoring the Fallen
Photos by J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo By Remembering Them, They Live On Following is the keynote address by Judge Vincent Okamoto, a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 10, 20161 min read
Osako to Speak on Stamp Campaign
Wayne Osako, co-chair of the Stamp Our Story campaign, will speak on Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at Merit Park Recreation Hall, 58 Merit...
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