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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



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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Featured Interviews

Carlos Runcie Tanaka
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In Search of an Identity (Spanish)

(b. 1958) Peruvian Nikkei ceramist

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George Takei
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Father’s Influence

(b. 1937) Actor, Activist

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Michie Akama
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Reasons for immigrating to Brazil (Japanese)

Issei, Pioneer of women's education in Brazil

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Emi Kasamatsu
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Defining "Nikkei" through lineage and community involvement (Spanish)

Nisei Paraguayan, Researcher

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Real People on Video

Listen to the stories of Nikkei from around the world through life history video interviews. An Issei pioneer from Brazil, a woman incarcerated in Canada during World War II, a professional taiko performer, a former U.S. state governor ...these are some of the real people who share their life experiences from the Nikkei perspective.

Upcoming Events

June 21, 2025 | In Person
Susumu Shingu: Elated!
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June 22, 2025 | In Person / Virtual Gardena, California, United States of America
Irei no Hi: Remembering the Battle of Okinawa (Free Screening of Short Documentaries) – HYBRID
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June 25, 2025 | In Person
Parkinson's Support Group - Union Church in Lil'Tokyo LA
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June 25, 2025 | In Person
Parkinson's Support Group - Union Church in Lil'Tokyo LA
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June 26, 2025 | In Person Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Film Screening—Dealing with Dad
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