
@Ben_Ari
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).
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A Journey to Jerome
Otousan, Obasan, Ojisan, how was the train ride?
My father, aunt, uncle, and their family travel…
Aug. 24, 2016

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

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

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

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All My Friends, They Went to Tule
There are many untold and, possibly, forgotten stories in one’s family history. In an earlier artic…
Feb. 19, 2013
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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
Homemade Miso Soup
If you have been to a Japanese restaurant in the United States, you probably have been served a war…
Oct. 23, 2012

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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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Two Weddings and a Funeral
I’m not yet at the age where I scan the obituaries for people I knew, like I remember my father doi…
June 4, 2012

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Cooking Traditions with Mom
I have been told by various people that I am a “good” cook. I’m usually able to put together dishes…
May 21, 2012

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Will We Feel the Ghost of the Past at Jerome?
14-8-C…A few years ago, this series of numbers and a letter were meaningless to me. Then I happened…
Jan. 23, 2012
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