Nichi Bei Times
Nichi Bei Times é o jornal nipo-americano mais antigo e honrado do norte da Califórnia.
Atualizado em janeiro de 2009
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Exhibit Examines 'The Many Faces of Manga'
30 de Janeiro de 2009 • Nichi Bei Times
The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS), in collaboration with the Nichi Bei Times, is presenting an exhibit of the ever-popular artform of manga and anime in the heart of San Francisco's Japantown. Titled "The Many Faces of Manga," the exhibit includes the work of Japanese American and Asian American comic artists from throughout the country, feature stories from the past three Nichi Bei Times Anime and Manga Special Editions, and the winners of the past two Nichi Bei Times …
'Flower Drum Song' Actor, a Groundbreaking Leading Man Four Decades Ago, Sings a Slightly Different Tune
23 de Novembro de 2007 • Nichi Bei Times
It’s often noted that James Shigeta is the only Asian American actor to be groomed as a romantic lead in Hollywood’s studio system. At a time when interracial relationships were rare, Shigeta romanced leading ladies, who also happened to be Caucasian, in the groundbreaking films “The Crimson Kimono” (1959) and “Bridge to the Sun” (1961). His most celebrated role later came in the splashy 1961 movie musical “Flower Drum Song,” where he performed opposite Nancy Kwan in a film that …
