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Nikkei Chronicles #13—Nikkei Names 2: Grace, Graça, Graciela, Megumi?
Who Am I? Reclaiming My Japanese Identity
My full name is Melissa Monique Segura. My father is half Japanese, half Mexican while my mother is…

Melissa Segura • July 29, 2024

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California Japanese American Community Leadership Council Discover Nikkei families grandmothers grandparents identity names Nikkei Chronicles (series) Nikkei Community Internship Nikkei Names 2 (series) parents Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
California Japanese American Community Leadership Council Discover Nikkei families grandmothers grandparents identity names Nikkei Chronicles (series) Nikkei Community Internship Nikkei Names 2 (series) parents Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
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'Sukiyaki'—My American song
The summer of ‘63. Fundamental political and social changes swept across our nation. Civil rights b…

David Mas Masumoto • Aug. 19, 2013

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1960s communication food Japanese food music radio sociology songs sukiyaki Sukiyaki (song) telecommunication Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
1960s communication food Japanese food music radio sociology songs sukiyaki Sukiyaki (song) telecommunication Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
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Nikkei View
Pop culture including J-pop builds bridges between Japan and the US
I’m a fan of anime and manga, although I don’t actually follow the zillions of comics or animated s…

Gil Asakawa • Feb. 27, 2013

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AKB48 (musical group) animation anime food Japan Japanese food J-pop (music) Kyu Sakamoto music popular culture popular music sukiyaki Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
AKB48 (musical group) animation anime food Japan Japanese food J-pop (music) Kyu Sakamoto music popular culture popular music sukiyaki Ue o Muite Aruko (song)
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