identity en ja es pt
In the spring of 1869, a group of Aizu warriors migrated to California after their defeat during the Boshin Civil War. They founded the Wakamatsu …
community en ja es pt
Who inspires me to be better? I think my oba does. Although I still don’t know how she overcame so many challenges, became successful, and …
community en
The trials and tribulations of pre–World War II Japanese on the West Coast are well documented, but there was a small group of them that …
war en
Shinya Honda was my hero because he never looked back. He always persevered and took responsibility for his own life and even took care of …
culture en ja es pt
The artist Mine Okubo is most famous for her book, Citizen 13660, a graphic memoir of the Japanese American concentration camps. She became my hero …
My best friend Brenda and I have often talked about how much change and history our parents witnessed over the course of their lifetimes. We …
war en ja es pt
I will forever admire my father’s strength and bravery. Despite the incredible challenges he endured during World War II as a young internee in America’s …
Over time, my concept of who is a hero has changed substantially, and the people I admired for their accomplishments and virtues when I was …
Miyoko Fujisaka was born in Osaka on September 24, 1924. The third daughter of Sadakichi and Kuri Kawauchi, she came with her family to Brazil, …
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As I gazed upon my mom’s old wooden hand mirror, I found that time has not been kind to my face. There were noticeable lines …
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Episode 13 June 20 at 5 p.m. (PDT) | 8 p.m. (EDT) Featured Nima: Alden M. Hayashi Guest Host: Mia Barnett
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