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In July, California State University Northridge senior Maren Elardo and her crew of fellow students…

Jackie Kojima • July 11, 2023

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An Unlikely Friendship: Italian American Nicholas Iosue Mistaken for AJA Leads to Lifelong Friendships

Former President Trump’s rants against the “Kung Flu” or “Chinese Flu&rdquo…

Byrnes Yamashita • Feb. 21, 2022

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Nikkei Chronicles #3—Nikkei Names: Taro, John, Juan, João?

That’s Not My Name

I grew up resenting my name. It was too ethnic, too different, too confusing. My mother is a thi…

Noemi Onelli • Oct. 30, 2014

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When they returned to their town, Maida, the Italians who had migrated to the United States were re…

Enrique Higa Sakuda • Oct. 1, 2014

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Taste of Hometown Brought Overseas: The Localization of Immigrants and Their Traditional Dishes

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Masayuki Fukasawa • Sept. 5, 2014

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Nikkei Chronicles #2—Nikkei+: Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race

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—Daddy, she said shyly, I don’t feel like cooking this Sunday….—Of course,…

Edward Moreno • May 28, 2013

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REPRESENT!: “Ikigai” – Yonsei Filmmaker Makes Directing Debut

An Unlikely Friendship: Italian American Nicholas Iosue Mistaken for AJA Leads to Lifelong Friendships

That’s Not My Name

We lack stories

Taste of Hometown Brought Overseas: The Localization of Immigrants and Their Traditional Dishes

Cross-Culture A La Carte