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You know the Oshōgatsu is coming when many people schedule the Bōnenkai, at least here in Brazil. The Bōnenkai is a meeting with other Nikkei …
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In Japan, there are old traditions that go back hundreds of years, such as hanami1 in the spring, unagi2 in the summer, or buying a kumade3 …
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Nima-kai Traditions: Oshogatsu Foods 2022 After another long, trying year, Nikkei around the world celebrated Oshōgatsu 2022 with just as much joy as ever. They …
Another year is starting! Usually, it is time to reflect on how the year went, on everything we've done, good or bad, planning new plans, …
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If Japanese Americans have a Norman Rockwell holiday, oshogatsu is it. Instead of someone serving turkey to a long table of guests, the Nikkei version …
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To put it simply, Oshogatsu looked a little bit different this year. Maybe our kitchens lacked the same hustle, bustle, and lively commotion of the …
When my Facebook friend suggested a submission for Discover Nikkei’s Oshogatsu photo activity, it simply opened up a floodgate of cherished memories. In my family …
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The end of the war between Japan and the United States in August 1945 did not bring peace and freedom to the thousands of Japanese …
These days, it’s easy to find Japanese or Nikkei food in Lima. Perhaps the day when Japanese restaurants are as common as the popular “chifas” …
The dense aroma of steaming rice filled the narrow stairway leading to the basement of the Bussei Kaikan, the big brick gymnasium near the Yakima …
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