‘Issei’ Documentary Available on DVD
The documentary “Issei: The First Generation” is now available on DVD for both individuals and schools/institutions. Filmed in 1983, in and around Walnut Grove (Sacramento County), “Issei” was shown...
View Articleパサデナで折り紙展
年間を通して、各種芸術文化の優れた作品の企画展を催すパサデナのシュメイ・アーツ・カウンシルは、３人の米国人折り紙アーティストの作品を並べた「The Curious Art of Origami」展を開催している。千年以上の伝統を持つ日本の文化が、米国に伝わり約１００年の時を経て独自に洗練された。芸術の秋たけなわの展示では、米国人ならではの奇抜な発想で創られた作品１３点を鑑賞することができる。...
View ArticleNisei Veterans Sought for 2015 Rose Parade Float
ALHAMBRA — The City of Alhambra announced that it is responding to the 2015 Rose Parade theme of “Inspiring Stories” with a float honoring the Japanese American soldiers of World War II who served in...
View ArticleL.A. County CEO Fujioka Endorses Kuehl
William Fujioka, who has served as chief executive officer for Los Angeles County for the past seven years, announced last week that he is endorsing Sheila Kuehl for Los Angeles County supervisor....
View ArticleBelieving in Miracles
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer A “reunion” between a former MDS (myelodylastic syndrome) patient and the man whose bone marrow saved his life was the highlight of Asians for Miracle Marrow...
View ArticleBeyond Cute
By GWEN MURANAKA Rafu English Editor-in-Chief If there’s any doubt where you’re going at the new Hello Kitty exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum opening this weekend, just follow the...
View ArticleNisei Baseball Reunion at JAMsj
SAN JOSE — The Japanese American Museum of San Jose and the Nisei Baseball Research Project are partnering to present “Return to Heart Mountain: A Celebration of Japanese American Baseball” on Sunday,...
View ArticleJARF Curry Cook-Off on Oct. 18
SAN FRANCISCO — The 11th annual Japanese American Religious Federation Curry Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Christ United Presbyterian Church, 1700 Sutter St. (at...
View Article‘Queer Compulsions’ at JAMsj
SAN JOSE — “Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation, and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi,” featuring Dr. Amy Sueyoshi, will be presented on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Japanese American Museum...
View ArticleHORSE’S MOUTH: The New Neighbor
By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (Published Sept. 23, 2014) The election for the next sheriff for Los Angeles County is just around the corner. Paul Tanaka, the mayor of the City of Gardena, is one of the two...
View ArticleSouth Pas’ Madison Avenue
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Sports Editor SOUTH PASADENA.–At one point in the third game of South Pasadena High’s match against visiting La Cañada on Thursday, one of the home team’s players spotted a...
View Article南加福岡県人会：２９人招待し敬老祝賀会
南加福岡県人会（宗伸之会長）は５日、７７歳以上の会員、今年金婚式を迎えた１組の会員夫妻、総勢２９人を招待し、モンテベロ市のクワイエットキャノンで敬老祝賀会を開催した。参加者たちは、日本舞踊や民謡などの余興を楽しみながら、メンバーの長寿と健康を祝った。 宗会長は、これまで同県人会の発展のために尽力してきた先輩たちに敬意を表すとともに、これからも若い世代の積極的な参加を呼び掛けた。...
View ArticleMAGGIE’S MEOW: Cell Phones and Telemarketers
By MAGGIE ISHINO CELL PHONES While riding to work on the bus, I saw a Hispanic woman talking on her cell phone as she got on the bus. I just prayed she would not sit next to me in the aisle seat, but...
View ArticleJapan America Kite Festival This Sunday
SEAL BEACH — The Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) and Up Up & Away Kite Club present the 18th annual Japan America Kite Festival, the longest-running Japanese kite event outside...
View ArticleSamurai Armor Exhibition to Open at LACMA
“Samurai: Japanese Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection” will be on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Resnick Pavilion from Oct. 19 to Feb. 1, 2015. Travel back in...
View ArticleState Attorney General Rejects Proposed Sale of Keiro to Ensign
Rafu Staff Report The Ensign Group, which has been in talks with Keiro Senior Healthcare to acquire Keiro’s retirement home, intermediate care facility and nursing home in Los Angeles and its nursing...
View ArticleShort Film to Document Story of War Brides
Three American journalists — all first-born daughters of Japanese women who married American GIs and occupation personnel during the 1950s — are producing a short film about their mothers’ remarkable...
View ArticleGENIE’S LAMP: Four Dreams of Flight
By Genie Nakano afraid of heights I love to fly in dreams above the earth all so far away everything is clear making love, flying are common themes in my nighttime dreams both of which escape my daily...
View Article‘Kimono for a Modern Age’ Closes Sunday
“Kimono for a Modern Age,” now on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Pavilion for Japanese Art, closes Sunday, Oct. 19. A blend of the traditional and the modern characterized life and...
View ArticleJAO President to Focus on Membership, Social Media
Joyce Nakashima’s first encounter with the Japanese American Optimist Club was its youth basketball league, where she played with the West Los Angeles Cruisers. More than 25 years later, Nakashima is...
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