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Nima-kai Traditions: Oshogatsu Foods 2022 After another long, trying year, Nikkei around the world…

Kimiko Medlock • Feb. 3, 2022

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Sata Andagi

I don't know when you came into my life, I just know that now you are part of it, of my culture…

Roberto Oshiro Teruya • Nov. 19, 2021

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Nikkei Chronicles #10—Nikkei Generations: Connecting Families & Communities

Baachan’s Beloved Gyoza

I don’t have many vivid memories of my childhood, but I remember that day well. I don’t…

Marina Yukawa • Oct. 4, 2021

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Journal Entry #Only About 6 in Total: Add Silly Pop Songs..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Oct. 2, 2021

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Nikkei Chronicles #10—Nikkei Generations: Connecting Families & Communities

Yoru no kangaegoto | Night Thoughts

“Jyā mata raishū ne!” “See you later!” The Zoom call ends, and I fi…

Mimi Okabe +1 • Sept. 17, 2021

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Journal Entry #Between 195-220 Pounds: "Overindulging..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Sept. 4, 2021

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Mealtime in the Mess Halls

World War II shaped the culinary experiences of Japanese Americans in incarceration camps. The inc…

Stephanie Hinnershitz • Aug. 25, 2021

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Journal Entry #It's Probably -40 Calories: "Sandwich Sins..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Aug. 21, 2021

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Luciana Yamashiro: Plasticine Spirit

When playing with her partner's daughter, Luciana Yamashiro noticed that her dolls must be tire…

Javier García Wong-Kit • May 3, 2021

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Kizuna 2020: Nikkei Kindness and Solidarity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Azay is Leading The Way

Philip Hirose, co-owner of Azay — a Japanese fusion restaurant in Little Tokyo, which he runs…

Mieko Beyer • March 19, 2021

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Oshōgatsu in the Pandemic…Again

Sata Andagi

Baachan’s Beloved Gyoza

Journal Entry #Only About 6 in Total: Add Silly Pop Songs..."

Yoru no kangaegoto | Night Thoughts

Journal Entry #Between 195-220 Pounds: "Overindulging..."

Mealtime in the Mess Halls

Journal Entry #It's Probably -40 Calories: "Sandwich Sins..."

Luciana Yamashiro: Plasticine Spirit

Azay is Leading The Way