Clik here to view.
Historic Wintersburg Fundraiser Sushi & Sake in Huntington Beach
Historic Wintersburg Conservancy is holding its 2026 fall fundraiser to help preserve this important cultural landmark. The Sushi & Sake event will be on Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. Wilfrid’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Evan’s Evangers Looking for a Breakthrough
The Breakthrough T1D Walk (formerly JDRF One Walk) is right around the corner! Evan is off to college and his 17-year-old brother, Andrew, offered to step up this year to serve as co-captain for Evan’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Walk for Generations
A hike to the summit of Mt. Fuji is a journey of gratitude for a Northern Cal Yonsei. By BRIAN SHIMOMURASPECIAL TO THE RAFU It’s the middle of the night below the summit of Mount Fuji, and I’m...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Child of Pasadena Answers the Call
Rev. Veronica Ota is ordained at the very same church in which she grew up. By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU STAFF WRITER As she was greeted by family, friends and well-wishers following a major milestone,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Palos Verdes High Golfer Kawasaki Commits to USC
Palos Verdes High golfing star Rina Kawasaki has given her commitment to join the USC Women’s Golf team in 2028 after graduating from high school. “Thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Burroughs Among Honorees at AJSOCAL Gala
David Ono to emcee Oct. 22 event; artist and activist Nobuko Miyamoto to perform. “United in Action: Charging Forward” is the theme of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California’s 43rd...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Now Playing
“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!,” an American drama directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, was theatrically released in the U.S. by Sony Pictures Classics on Sept. 25. In the film, which won a directing award...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Seinan Koreisha Adult Day Care Has Soft Launch, Receives Major Donation
The senior daycare program provided by Seinan Koreisha Senior Care, located in L.A.’s Crenshaw District, got off to a smooth start on Aug. 24, with enjoyable activities being held for participants by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2026-27 Aratani CARE Award Applications Opened
UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center announces that the 2026-2027 George and Sakaye Aratani CARE (Community Advancement Research Endowment) Award applications will be accepted between Friday, Oct. 2,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
APIAHiP’s Placekeepers Fund Awards $50,000 Grant to Historic Wintersburg...
Historic Wintersburg Conservancy, in its third year of existence, is on track to rebuild one of the last standing Japanese American church-farm communities in Orange County. With a steady progression...
View ArticleClik here to view.
John Edward Tokeshi
September 17, 1953 – May 31, 2026 John Edward Tokeshi, 72, of Gardena, California, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. John was loving, kind, generous and good humored. He touched the lives of all he...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ruby Etsuko Kiyohara
A funeral service for Ruby Etsuko Kiyohara, 90-year-old, Stockton, Calif.-born Nisei who passed away on September 17, 2026 in Huntington Beach, Calif., will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OC Japan Fair to Return with Expanded Anime and Pop Culture Programming
OC Japan Fair returns to the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, from Oct. 16 to 18 with an expanded focus on Japanese anime and pop culture. The three-day festival will bring together...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Summer of Satan: Surviving the Night Stalker’ Coming to KTLA+
Los Angeles was riding high in the summer of 1985. The city had just hosted the Olympics, the Lakers were chasing another championship, and a new 911 emergency system was coming online. But beneath the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JANM Announces Promised Gift of $21 Million+ Estate from George and Brad Takei
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announced Sept. 23 that George Takei and Brad Takei have pledged to gift their estate, currently valued at over $21 million, to the museum. This future gift...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Screening of Stage Version of ‘Spirited Away’
Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning animated feature film comes to life in “Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ayami Sato Leads L.A. Queens to Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball Championship
Ayami Sato hurled a complete game shutout on Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Queens scored a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Firebells and claimed the championship in the inaugural season of the Women’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Now Playing
“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!,” an American drama directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, was theatrically released in the U.S. by Sony Pictures Classics on Sept. 25. In the film, which won a directing award...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘A Breath of Fresh Air for Nisei Week’
Inaugural JX Matsuri at Weller Court Is a Success On Aug. 16, the JX Matsuri — organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and Japan Crossover (JX), a group promoting Japan-U.S. exchange...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Launch Party Raises Funds for Hugs From Sherilyn Foundation
A dance benefit and launch party for Hugs From Sherilyn, a new foundation supporting students pursuing pediatric therapy, was held Aug. 22 at Nishi Hongwanji in Little Tokyo. Over 600 people attended...
View Article
/fit-in/580x348/filters:format(webp)/english-betterindia/media/media_files/2026/09/30/project-neev-rural-education-2026-09-30-12-44-56.png)
![Nicolaitan Nightmare [podcast]](http://safeguardyoursoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nicolaitans-narcissism.png)
