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Yo! This is Who I Am: Kevin Charles Keizuchi of The Shinsei Movement—Part 2
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“So where did you come from? Like you just kind of appeared out of nowh…
Kevin Charles Keizuchi • April 25, 2024
Yo! This is Who I Am: Kevin Charles Keizuchi of The Shinsei Movement—Part 1
If information is power, then shouldn’t we all strive for all the people in our community to …
Kevin Charles Keizuchi • April 24, 2024
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In the 12th episode, we speak with Toshiki Matsui, president of Iguazu Coffee, known as one of Braz…
Tomoko Oura • April 24, 2024
Tying a Family Together: My Grandmother’s Wedding Obi
Growing up I was always fascinated by the blue trunk in our sunroom. When opened, it reeked of mo…
Caitlin Oiye Coon • April 23, 2024
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Who Was The First Japanese Immigrant to Canada?
Tomekichi Homma (Part 2) — Early Activist
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What did the village of Steveston look like in the 1880s wh…
Ann-Lee Switzer +1 • April 22, 2024
Who Was The First Japanese Immigrant to Canada?
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Ann-Lee Switzer +1 • April 21, 2024
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