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I first learned about Fresno’s landmark mochi shop, Kogetsu-do, 16 years ago while doing rese…

Sharon Yamato • May 29, 2019

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"Chikara Mochi": The road to recovery: The skills of a Japanese confectioner, passed on from brother to sister - Part 2

Read Part 1 >> Bank balance is only $1. Debt "Repaying with gritted teeth" "In…

Mie Aso • Feb. 15, 2019

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"Chikara Mochi": The road to recovery: The skills of a Japanese confectioner, passed on from brother to sister - Part 1

In 1985, a craftsman from Kumamoto opened a Japanese confectionery shop in Los Angeles. Led by a co…

Mie Aso • Feb. 14, 2019

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A Seasonal Guide to Seattle/Tacoma Area Japanese American Events

Happy New Year, everyone! 2018 marked a significant milestone for me—it’s been 20 years…

Tamiko Nimura • Jan. 10, 2019

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Nikkei Chronicles #7—Nikkei Roots: Digging into Our Cultural Heritage

The Mochitsuki Tradition in the Hikari Group of Londrina, Paraná

In Brazil, mochi – little cakes made with a glutinous Japanese rice known as mochigome &ndash…

Alba Shioco Hino +2 • June 25, 2018

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Mochitsuki—A Long-Standing Tradition for Yakima Valley’s Japanese Community

The dense aroma of steaming rice filled the narrow stairway leading to the basement of the Bussei K…

Tammy Ayer • Jan. 22, 2018

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Nikkei Chronicles #6—Itadakimasu 2! Another Taste of Nikkei Culture

A Precious … and Delicious Legacy

The life of Ms. Aiko, a pleasant and hyperactive obatiam who, to this day, at age 96, provides a le…

Katsuo Higuchi • Sept. 20, 2017

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Nikkei Oshogatsu Stories 2017 - Part 2

Read Part 1 >> A Nikkei Holiday Story By John Nishio This is the story of the 104th Annual …

John Nishio +2 • March 3, 2017

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Nikkei Oshogatsu Stories 2017 - Part 1

In our January e-newsletter, Discover Nikkei put out a call for Oshogatsu stories. We asked our Nik…

Naomi Hirahara +1 • March 2, 2017

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Japanese New Year’s Meal

The migration over to Southeast Portland on the first day of the year is something that I will alwa…

Justin Inahara • Jan. 18, 2017

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Scrumptiously Inventive Mochi In Fresno