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Journal Entry #12 Long Months: "Signs of the Times..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “New Era Astrology…” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries…

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Kawaii Ambassador of Brazil

Akemi Matsuda, second-generation Nikkei, had lived in Japan from 3 to 19 years old. There, she completed elementary school and, later, opted for what in …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #Née Kitty White, 1974: "Kitty Comments..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Hello Kitty birthday wishes… Check back every weekend for subsequent …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #6 Sisters: "Kawaii Overload..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Neal investigates 5 other Kitty “sisters”… Check back every weekend …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #About 2.5% By Volume: "Kitty Brews..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “6 Fruity Flavors…” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries…

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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 series and movies, because they’re instrumental in …

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Giant Robot Biennale 3: Behind the Scenes with GR’s Eric Nakamura

“This isn’t just a kid putting in a random group of young artists and ‘taking’ or ‘borrowing’ a great space,” Eric Nakamura says. “It’s much …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #2010 And Beyond: "Resistance is Futile..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, "Examples of 'Amerasian' Pop Culture..."  Check back every weekend for subsequent …

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Japanese American National Museum Store Online

Joel Nakamura Mixes the Ancient and the Modern with Compassion... and Spam?

A giant fly hovers, poised on translucent wings that appear too small to support his weight, his face a bright, whimsical Tiki mask in shades …

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Eric Nakamura Reflects on "Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 Years"

In 1994, Eric Nakamura and co-founder Martin Wong put together the first issue of Giant Robot Magazine, then a photocopied publication, filled with Asian-inspired pop …