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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 24, 20181 min read
Four Screenings of ‘Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us’
A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 24, 20182 min read
JACL Calls for Better Hate Crime Tracking and Response
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement on Nov. 21. =*= Last week the FBI released its hate...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 24, 20183 min read
‘Re-imagining Kurosawa’ at Japan House
Toshiro Mifune and director Akira Kurosawa on the set of “Red Beard” (1965). The Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film will...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 24, 20182 min read
Nebuta Returns to Hollywood Christmas Parade This Sunday
The locally constructed Nebuta float is seen in last year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade. The popular light float returns to the parade...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20181 min read
An Extra Helping of Gratitude
Photos by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20182 min read
Ted Tanouye Memorial Vandalized
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor The pedestal at Torrance High School where the Medal of Honor citation for Ted Tanouye was taken...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20182 min read
Screening of Tony-Winning ‘The King and I’
Ken Watanabe and Kelli O’Hara star in “The King and I.” “The King and I” will be screened at theaters statewide on Thursday, Nov. 29, and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20182 min read
Mini-Film Fest at Okaeri Conference
From left: Panelists Rev. Allison Mark, Tina Takemoto, Aiden Aizumi, Janet Uradomo and Laurin Mayeno spoke after their films were...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20182 min read
Kore-eda’s ‘Shoplifters’ Looks at Unusual Family
• Royal, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles, through Dec. 6. Showtimes: 1, 4:20, 7:10 and 10 p.m. Info: (310) 478-3836,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20182 min read
LTSC Announces+LAB Artist Residency Program
A Call for Entry on the CAFÉ (https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5949) site is now active for artists who live...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 23, 20181 min read
State Schools Chief Appoints New Technology Services Division Director
SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson on Nov. 1 announced that he has appointed Rodney Okamoto as...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Murder Suspect Dies in Custody
SANTA ANA — The Orange County District Attorney’s Office said on Nov. 15 that the man suspected of fatally stabbing 92-year-old Chiyoko...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 21, 20184 min read
At Home Behind the Camera
Lily Mariye on a Downtown L.A. roof, shooting a scene for “NCIS: Los Angeles.” By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer She’s not giving up...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 21, 20182 min read
‘Hapa Tales’ at Oakland Asian Cultural Center
OAKLAND — Eastwind Books of Berkeley presents “Hapa Tales and Other Lies” on Friday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakland Asian Cultural...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Japan Foundation to Screen ‘Tremble All You Want’
In this romantic comedy adapted from the novel by Wataya Risa, 24-year-old office employee Yoshika (Mayu Matsuoka) has a secret crush on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 21, 20185 min read
Democrat Kim Defeats Republican Incumbent in New Jersey Congressional Race
Democrat Andrew Kim, his wife Kammy Lai and their sons celebrate on Election Night. Asian Pacific American candidates in congressional...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 20, 20186 min read
Councilmember Re-elected, Other JA Candidates Fall Short in OC City Elections
At least three Nikkei were on the ballot on Orange County municipal elections on Nov. 6. The results are as follows: Warren Kusumoto In...
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