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My Name is Neal
Journal Entry #Senses 6 - 11: "Plus a Lack of Common Sense..."
Neal Yamamoto • June 21, 2025
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Japanese Companies Active in Brazil Today
Part 32—Yamaha Motor Brazil, the most dynamic motorcycle manufacturer
In the 32nd installment of this series, we spoke with Mauro Iwamura (50, Tsuppan student), presid…
Tomoko Oura • June 20, 2025
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Beauty In Resistance: The Forgotten Art of Mary Masako Oshiro
In September 2024, I had a chance to visit the California State Library to review several collectio…
Jonathan van Harmelen • June 19, 2025
From Discrimination to Prominence: The Vashon Mukai Story
Overcoming Adversity: Masa Mukai’s Remarkable Story
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Wife Shoots Husband
Mamie Kushi was born on February 20, 1917, in Seattle, Washingto…
David Perley • June 18, 2025
Surviving
Today I can proudly say I'm an acrobat. I compete occasionally on the lyra, teach aerial acrobatics…
Yuka Igaki • June 17, 2025
Much Mahalos
Let's Talk Story: Micah Mizukami Unravels da Mysteries of Oral Histories
As one kid growing up on Kaua‘i, Micah Mizukami, 34, fondly remembahs enjoying da serenity of walki…
Lee A. Tonouchi • June 16, 2025
12th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest
The Strongest Community
“Do you really think it’ll work?” Isamu asked, curious. His sister Hikari struggled to open a box f…
Dean Inokuchi • June 15, 2025
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