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My Life within the Nikkei Community

My life is not finished yet. I turned eighty last year. I have been out of Japan for more than 50 years, mostly in Seattle. …

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

Giant Pigeons Carry Messages of Love and Gratitude in Toronto

TORONTO — Sisters Emmie and Lisa Tsumura have been using art to share messages of gratitude and love in Toronto and Ajax during the COVID-19 …

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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture

One Grain of Rice

My mother was always reminding me to eat every grain of rice from my bowl: “Hito tsubu mo nokosanaide tabenasai.” It’s the equivalent of “Clean …