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Studying Japan from a Nikkei Artistic Perspective
Behind all art is a science, a method, and a concept that helps us see the creator of a work. Oft…
Javier García Wong-Kit • April 24, 2025

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Dayton Asato’s Way of Saying Mahalo: Supporting da Community with KC Waffle Dogs
Dayton Asato, 61 grew up in one small apartment in one small lane between Fern and Date Street in…
Lee A. Tonouchi • April 23, 2025
The Journey of the Family of the Western River—Part 2: The Creation of the Japanese Peanut (1945-1975)
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In the first part of this article, we explored the context of Japanese migration to Me…
Ana Karina Martínez Lorenzo • April 22, 2025
The Journey of the Family of the Western River—Part 1: A Look into the Life of the Nishikawa Family (1921–1945)
Immigration to Mexico has been a constant phenomenon throughout its history, driven by various wave…
Ana Karina Martínez Lorenzo • April 21, 2025
Beyond Pop Culture: A Powerful Message of Self-Acceptance
Movies have long held unique power: to not only entertain but also give a “reality check” for the t…
Vaishnavi Kulkarni • April 20, 2025
By the Shore of Lake Michigan: A Writer's Tanka Poetry Translation Pays Tribute to Her Issei Grandparents — Part 2
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Heart Mountain, Revisited
Nancy does not recall when she first heard the word “camp” …
Tai Bickhard • April 19, 2025
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