Takai Announces Medal of Honor Review for AAPI Veterans
Rep. Mark Takai honors the service and sacrifice of 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao along with his widow, Shirley Kauhaihao, and Hawaii...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20164 min read
CAPAC Seeks Presidential Medal of Freedom for Young Oak Kim
First Lt. Young Oak Kim was given the Silver Star for action in Italy in April 1944. (University of Southern California Libraries)...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 27, 20162 min read
Nisei Memorial Day Service at Rose Hills
An offering at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) The Gardena Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 will hold its...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 27, 20165 min read
Remembering and Moving Forward
The “National Insecurity” installation at the Go For Broke National Education Center draws parallels between the Japanese American World...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 27, 20162 min read
Memorial Day Service at Woodlawn Cemetery
Kenji Koda speaks in front of the ireito during Memorial Day ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery in 2002. (VJCC) The 57th annual Memorial Day...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 25, 20161 min read
Kazuo Masuda Post to Hold Memorial Day Service
WESTMINSTER — Kazuo Masuda Memorial VFW Post 3670 will hold its Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30, at 3 p.m. at Westminster Memorial...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 23, 20161 min read
Evergreen to Host Memorial Day Service
Sadao Munemori Post #321 the American Legion and Evergreen Memorial Care Inc. will hold their annual Memorial Day service, honoring all...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 23, 20164 min read
Smithsonian, NVN Debut Tribute to Nisei Soldiers
Profiles of 12 Japanese American soldiers who served during World War II are featured in a digital exhibition that launched on May 12....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 21, 20166 min read
Go For Broke National Education Center to Debut New Facilities on May 28
The anniversary of the dedication of the Go For Broke Monument will be observed during the Go For Broke National Education Center...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 21, 20163 min read
Rep. Cook Voices Support for Nisei WWII Stamp
In a show of bipartisan support for a commemorative postage stamp proposal honoring the Japanese American World War II soldiers, Rep....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20164 min read
Pierre Moulin, Chronicler of Nisei Soldiers’ Stories, Dies at 67
Pierre Moulin was a fixture at the Hawaii Army Museum in Honolulu. HONOLULU — Pierre Moulin, who dedicated his life to telling the story...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20162 min read
TRIBUTE: A Beating Heart of Go For Broke
By CHRIS BRUSATTE I can still see his wide grin, his eyes sparkling. I can still hear his chuckle. I was only fortunate enough to know...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 19, 20162 min read
Letters of Support Needed for Nisei Stamp Campaign
Next year marks 75 years since the start of the internment, and efforts are under way in Congress to ensure that a stamp is issued in...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 25, 20162 min read
France Salutes 442nd Vet
A.G. “Agie” Harada is recognized as he receives the National Order of the Legion of Honor in the rank of Chevalier (Knight) from French...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 7, 20162 min read
JAVA Scholarships Continue Legacy of WWII Nisei Soldiers
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) announces its annual scholarship award program for 2016. The scholarships...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Dr. Vince Beresford Named President of Go For Broke
After a highly competitive national search, Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) has selected Vince Beresford as its...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 20, 20163 min read
Nisei Soldiers Stamp Effort Kicks Into High Gear
February marks 74 years since the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The nationwide grassroots campaign to honor the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 3, 20163 min read
Starting With a Salute
Frank Tanaka salutes as he leads the Japanese American Korean War Veterans in the Pledge of Allegiance at the organization’s annual New...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 29, 20155 min read
Mas Inoshita: The Man Who Maintained Gila River
Mas Inoshita at the Gila River monument. By CARRIE MORITA In early November, the beautiful blue skies of Arizona welcomed over 75 people,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 27, 20152 min read
JAKWV’s 21st Annual New Year’s Celebration
From left, Min Tonai, Mac Nakamura and Wally Takata are installed as officers of the Japanese American Korean War Veterans by George...
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