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This month, we have the pleasure of featuring two poems from the great Pam Ward in our continued ho…

traci kato-kiriyama +1 • Nov. 16, 2023

Amy Uyematsu literature poetry tributes

Grandpa Cherry Blossom - Propagating Japan's Beauty in America - Part 2

Read Part 1 >> Star Nursery Losses During and After Camp When the Uyematsus left …

Mary Uyematsu Kao • Oct. 28, 2021

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Grandpa Cherry Blossom - Propagating Japan's Beauty in America - Part 1

Last AAPI Heritage Month in May brought mainstream recognition to my grandfather, Francis Miyosak…

Mary Uyematsu Kao • Oct. 27, 2021

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Chapter Ten—Smell the Roses

I found the e-mail for my client, Ryan Stone, and began typing him a message. Dear Mr. Sto…

Naomi Hirahara • Sept. 4, 2021

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Living Artifacts: The Descanso Gardens Camellias and Japanese American History

At first glance, a botanical garden may seem an unlikely place to find hidden stories. But Dav…

Darryl Mori • Feb. 24, 2015

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Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 6

Grandpa Cherry Blossom - Propagating Japan's Beauty in America - Part 2

Grandpa Cherry Blossom - Propagating Japan's Beauty in America - Part 1

Chapter Ten—Smell the Roses

Living Artifacts: The Descanso Gardens Camellias and Japanese American History