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The Causes and Consequences of a Government ‘Scheme’

Some readers may well wonder why this book by seasoned Latin American journalist Mary Jo McConahay is being reviewed here for their consumption, consideration, and ...

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Judge Holly J. Fujie, an Inspirational Woman Who Was Herself Inspired by Japanese American History and Community

Ambition, motivation, dedication, and determination are just a few words that describe a trailblazing woman like Judge Holly J. Fujie. Growing up in West Oakland ...

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オレンジ郡で盛業中の本格的蕎麦屋、そして沖縄料理の「みなみ」

ビール会社退職後に起業、蕎麦屋を開店した理由 ここ数年、南カリフォルニアの日本食地図はますます濃密になっている。1960年代に上陸した寿司 ...

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Killer Roll

Chapter Eleven — How to Sharpen a Knife

One of the first things Yudai, my boss at the sushi bar, taught me was how to properly sharpen my knife. He uses the traditional ...

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #$20 Per Shirt: "Hoi Polloi Philosophy..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “If Tees Told the Truth…” Check back every weekend ...

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An Open Letter In Support of the Tule Lake Resisters, 2019

In July-August 2019, the National Convention of JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) will be meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Up for consideration is Resolution ...

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Nikkei Chronicles #8 — Nikkei Heroes: Trailblazers, Role Models, and Inspirations

Elena Yoshida de Kohatsu: una heroína entre héroes

“Por sus obras, la conocerás”. Y por sus virtudes, creo que hasta podemos llegar a admirar a una persona. Realmente, me quedé sorprendida cuando ...

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Canadian Nikkei Artist

A journey of becoming ... with Toronto’s Lillian Michiko Blakey - Part 2

The continuation of Lillian Michiko Blakey's story. Read Part One >> Right after the craft show, I got busy with my first real art piece ...

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Uchina Mensoore - Bem-vindo a Okinawa

Faça chuva ou faça sol, nada impede que grupos de Rádio Taissô se reúnam diariamente na tradicional Praça da Liberdade ...

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Canadian Nikkei Artist

A journey of becoming ... with Toronto’s Lillian Michiko Blakey - Part 1

Dear Reader: When did you decide to become “Japanese Canadian” and did that choice come at a cost? For me, it was when I realized ...