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A Hall of Fame and Friendship

By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Sports Editor Hideo Nomo stepped out of his car and strode up the steps of the Japanese American National Museum on Tuesday, wearing the stoic non-expression that became a...

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‘To Be Takei’ Opens in L.A., S.F.

“To Be Takei,” Jennifer Kroot’s documentary about actor, activist and social media star George Takei, opens Friday, Aug. 22, nationwide, including the following California theaters: • Sundance Sunset...

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Talk on Bill Manbo’s Heart Mountain Photographs

“Camera in Camp: Bill Manbo’s Photographs of Heart Mountain” will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave. (at First Street) in Little...

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‘Ruin Map’ at JACCC

“Ruin Map” will be on view at the George J. Doizaki Gallery of the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St. in Little Tokyo, through Sept. 14. JACCC Artistic Director...

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‘Mrs. Judo’ at New Parkway Theater

OAKLAND — “Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful” will be screened on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. at the New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland. San Francisco filmmaker Yuriko Gamo Romer’s...

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APA Advocates’ Statement on Unrest in Ferguson

WASHINGTON —OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national membership-driven organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific...

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SENIOR MOMENTS: Nisei Week Opening Parade

By PHIL SHIGEKUNI Last Saturday, Aug. 10, I marched in the Nisei Week parade. Our San Fernando JACL Chapter was part of the Pacific Southwest District, and to my knowledge, it was the first time the...

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CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: After All Is Said and Done, LG: Life Is Good

By W.T. WIMPY HIROTO Last week I wondered why so many nice people make a point to visit Keiro Retirement Home, as if it’s a “must visit” locale like Hollywood & Vine and Li’l Tokio. Students as...

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アシステッドリビング【下】:日本の「おもてなし」提供

 米国日系社会の高齢化も進んでいる。日本総務省統計局が発表した2010年の国勢調査によると、日本における65歳以上の人口は23%で、世界トップ。一方、全米アジア系高齢者センター(NAPCA)が同年の米国勢調査を元に作成した資料によると、65歳以上の日系米国人も日本と同じ23%で、フィリピン系の11%を上回りアジア系でトップだった。 【中村良子、写真も】   需要高まる日系AL...

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Hoofer Hits 100

Frank Shoda celebrated his 100th birthday with dancers at Glenn and Lezlie Yata’s social on Aug. 9 at the Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Auditorium in Little Tokyo. A large crowd of enthusiastic...

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OCHAZUKE: Nisei Week Time Capsule

By GWEN MURANAKA If you walked around J-Town recently, you might have seen some extremely tired folks doing a bit of a zombie shuffle. With so many events in such a short amount of time, there has been...

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110th Anniversary of Japanese Women’s Society of SoCal

On Sunday, Oct. 5, the Japanese Women’s Society of Southern California will hold a luncheon celebration of its 110 years of service at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Los Angeles, 120 S. Los Angeles...

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JACL Seeking Inouye Fellowship Applicants

WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League is still accepting applications for the Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship, which is based in the JACL D.C. office and includes the following programs: •...

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Special Guest from Japan to Speak at OAA

GARDENA — The Okinawa Association of America Bunka-bu (Culture Committee) presents “Nuchi du Takara” (Life Is Our Treasure) on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at the OAA, Room 103, 16500 S. Western Ave.,...

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Veterans’ Book Heads to Camp Shelby and National WWII Museum

It’s been one year since publication, but Tom Graves’ work on “Twice Heroes: America’s Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea” continues unabated, with no letup in a busy schedule of exhibits, book talks and...

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Minor Musics Japan Tour Coming to CalArts

VALENCIA — On Friday, Sept. 12, a concert of the Minor Musics Japan Tour 2014 will launch the 2014-15 season of California Institute of the Arts’ Wild Beast Concert Series. Introducing venerated...

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Fullerton Council Approves ‘Comfort Women’ Resolution

Rafu Staff Report FULLERTON — After hearing passionate pleas from proponents and opponents, the Fullerton City Council on Tuesday voted 3-2 for a resolution recognizing the plight of “comfort women”...

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High School Participants Sought for Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program

The Nikkei Federation announces its 12th annual Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program for high school students. The program is scheduled to take place on selected Saturdays from Oct. 18, 2014 through...

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Little Tokyo on Parade

Photos by MARIO REYES

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Moon-Viewing in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will host “Otsukimi” (Moon-Viewing) on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Shelter Island by the Yokohama Friendship Bell....

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