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Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri

Every year, Nikkei communities around the world gather together for fun cultural activities and food. These matsuri (festivals) often celebrate specific occasions such as Tanabata and Obon. Major cultural festivals …

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30 Years of Legacy: The Nikkei Student Union at UCLA

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The Nikkei Student at UCLA celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, hosting a commemorative banquet on Saturday January 21, 2012. Founded in 1981, the Nikkei Student Union (NSU) at UCLA …

community history

Traditional Classical Japanese Dancers in Chicago

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Early photos of traditional classical Japanese dance in Chicago beginning in the 1970's. Dancers continue to train at the JASC under the guidance of Fujima Shunojo.

Japan Festival Daley Center Plaza Chicago 1988

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The Japan Festival held at the Daley Center Plaza in downtown Chicago in 1988, was part of the annual Asian / Pacific Awareness Month, held each May. This early performance …

community history

UCLA Nikkei Student Union Culture Night 2008

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The Nikkei Student Union at UCLA hosted its 22nd annual Culture Night on Monday, Febrary 18, 2008 at Royce Hall. The performance centered around a play about the Japanese American …

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Japan Days Chicago Botanic Garden

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Japan Days is an annual celebration of of Japanese heritage and culture consisting of numerous events and performances such as dancing, taiko, martial arts demonstrations, and even some tea. It …

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Sanjo Kanya

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Awa odori!

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Part of these albums:: Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri Collected by: editor

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Dancing down 2nd Street

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Part of these albums:: Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri Collected by: editor

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Generations!

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Part of these albums:: Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri Collected by: editor

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