Material contribuído por vkm
A Yonsei's Reflections...
on Connections
Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
2007 was a year of change, revelations, and connections. I began the year writing the first in this column series about new beginnings and opportunities. My husband and I settled into our new home, we vacationed in New England for the first time (and ate a LOT of lobster!), and …
Japanese American National Museum Store Online
Oshogatsu Traditions in the United States
Susan Chen, Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
In the Western world, New Year’s Eve is a big day for parties to celebrate the end of a year and the fresh start of a new one. In Japan, the beginning of the New Year, or Oshogatsu, is when friends and family gather together for what is considered to …
A Yonsei's Reflections...
on returning to my JA bowling roots
Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
Today, basketball and golf are the sports of choice in Japanese American communities, at least it seems to be in Southern California. However, back in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, JA bowling leagues were all the rage. In it’s heyday, you almost had to be on a waiting list to …
A Yonsei's Reflections...
on Southern California Obon Festivals
Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
I feel very fortunate to live in an area that has so many Obon festivals that are relatively accessible if you’re willing to drive. There are three in the Little Tokyo area alone. In addition, I’ve attended or have heard of others at Gardena Buddhist Church, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji …
Seattle Japanese Garden
online exhibition
vkm
I visited the Seattle Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum during a visit with my relatives in July 2007. My cousin and I went in the afternoon. This collection … |
Mitsuwa Natsu Matsuri 2007
online exhibition
vkm
My husband and I headed out to dinner tonight. On the way to the restaurant, we drove by Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance and saw that they were having a Natsu … |