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@Ben_Ari
Nima of the month: August 2012

Ben Arikawa is a Sansei who lives in Northern California. He lives not far from where his paternal grandparents settled to work on a fruit orchard about hundred years ago. He recently realized that he has a need to tell stories and has been exploring his literary side. Ben has contributed an article to Pacific Citizen, the award winning newspaper of the JACL, and several articles to Discover Nikkei. His stories reflect his experiences as a Japanese American, son, husband and father. He is also exploring his artistic side as a director of photography on Ikeibi Films web series, Gold Mountain (2016), and as an actor in Infinity and Chashu Ramen (2013).


Nikkei Interests

communities families festivals food Japantowns


Event
Aug. 8, 2013 | In Person Sacramento, California, United States of America
Apart from You, a Japanese silent film classic

Event
Sept. 21, 2013 | In Person Sacramento, California, United States of America
The Best of Grateful Crane comes to Sacramento

Event
May 5, 2013 | In Person Sacramento, California, United States of America
Film Screening: Infinity & Chashu Ramen - Northern California Premiere



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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
Mochi and Me
Mochi is a quintessential Nikkei food. Mochi is a symbol of our ties to our ancestral homeland, the…

Sept. 4, 2012




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Location California, United States of America
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