Shihou Sasaki
After studying journalism at the University of Oregon, he joined the North American Hochi in 2005. He served as editor-in-chief of the North American Hochi from 2010 to 2017. He currently continues to write " Ichi Stone " for the North American Hochi.
(Updated July 2018)
Stories from This Author
The pillar of early Japanese immigration and Seattle's leading Japanese newspaper, North American Newspapers - The history of North American Newspapers before the war -
Aug. 2, 2018 • Shihou Sasaki
A place for sharing information is essential in the formation of immigrant communities. Even today, various media outlets continue to serve as a place to disseminate information and support the community. In the early 20th century, when Seattle's Japanese community was formed, Japanese-language newspapers boasted a major presence as the only information source for Japanese immigrants. The Seattle Japanese community experienced great growth around 1900, with the opening of new shipping routes by Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the relocation of …
