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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 29, 201911 min read
JOURNEY TO TEXAS: Making Connections With Immigrant Families
Kaz Naganuma shares his story about being imprisoned at the Crystal City Department of Justice camp during World War II before the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 29, 20194 min read
JABA Presents Awards for Diversity, Leadership, Inspiration
From left: Kimo Cornwell, Danny Yamamoto and June Kuramoto of Hiroshima; JABA President Mike Madokoro; Dan Kuramoto of Hiroshima; Irene...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20191 min read
‘Alternative Facts’ in San Jose Japantown
SAN JOSE — The San Jose premiere of Jon Osaki’s documentary “Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” will be held on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20193 min read
Nikkei Contestant Shattering Records on ‘Jeopardy!’
James Holzhauer Longtime fans of “Jeopardy!” and casual viewers alike have been astounded by the run of one contestant who has been...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20197 min read
JOURNEY TO TEXAS: Japanese Americans Protest Family Separations
Satsuki Ina (right) and other Crystal City detainees share about their WWII experience of family separation and indefinite detention...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 201911 min read
JOURNEY TO TEXAS: Pilgrimage Forges a Path of Protest
Chizu Omori holds a strand of cranes folded by San Quentin prisoners. Tens of thousands of cranes were folded by groups from around the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20192 min read
UPDATED: Playwrights’ Arena’s Production of ‘Southernmost’ Extended Through May 6
Jessica (Kimberly Alexander), Charlene (Amielynn Abellera), Becky (Sharon Omi) and Wally (Alberto Isaac) in a scene from Mary Lyon...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20191 min read
Mother’s Day Dessert + Flowers Workshop at GVJCI
GARDENA — Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, 1964 W. 162nd St. in Gardena, on Saturday, May 4, hosts Dessert with Diners:...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20191 min read
Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, April 28, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20191 min read
Hanamatsuri Craft Fair at Higashi Honganji
The Hanamatsuri Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Social Hall of Higashi Honganji Buddhist...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20191 min read
‘American Sutra’ Author to Speak at Manzanar
Duncan Williams INDEPENDENCE — Manzanar National Historic Site will welcome Duncan Ryūken Williams, a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20191 min read
Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose Japantown on May 5
The San Jose Chidori Band is a fixture at Nikkei Matsuri and other community events. SAN JOSE — The 42nd annual Nikkei Matsuri (Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 25, 20193 min read
‘Children of the Camps: Objects, Detention, and Displacement’
From left: Eric Lee, Ibuki Hibi Lee, Art Sugiyama and daughters Karen and Diane in Sacramento. SAN FRANCISCO — Memories of childhood are...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 24, 20191 min read
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival This Weekend
Maikaze Taiko at the 2017 festival. CUPERTINO — Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. presents the 36th annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 24, 20193 min read
Award-Winning Short Film ‘Path of Dreams’ to Premiere on Chopso April 28
Airi Kido and TJ Kayama star as Komachi and Shosho in “Path of Dreams.” The Japanese American National Museum, Chopso, and Eleven Arts...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 24, 20191 min read
Town Hall for APIs on Green New Deal
Images from the event flyer. A Town Hall for Asian Pacific Islanders on the Green New Deal will be held on Saturday,May 4, from 2 to 4...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 24, 20192 min read
Nanka Hiroshima Kenjin-Kai Offers Scholarships for High School Graduates
Nanka Hiroshima Kenjin-kai (HKSC) has announced that it will grant up to five scholarship awards, each worth $750, at its general meeting...
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