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@chiyokomartinez
Nima of the month: January 2015

I am a Yonsei, fourth generation Japanese and Mexican American. I grew up in the Los Angeles, California area. I lived in Seattle, Washington, and currently reside in Orange County, California. I work as an Academic Advisor at a University.

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Nikkei Chronicles #4—Nikkei Family: Memories, Traditions, and Values
How I Remet my Mother
When thinking of the journal theme of Nikkei families, I thought of how much my family has shaped m…

Oct. 15, 2015

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concentration camps Discover Nikkei families hapa Idaho identity Japanese Americans Mexican Americans Minidoka concentration camp Minidoka Pilgrimage (event) mothers Nikkei Chronicles (series) Nikkei Family (series) pilgrimages racially mixed people United States World War II camps
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Nikkei Chronicles #3—Nikkei Names: Taro, John, Juan, João?
The Child of a Thousand Generations
The story of my middle name brought pride and also pressure to me at a young age. My middle name is…

Nov. 24, 2014

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culture Discover Nikkei enka families grandparents identity music names Nikkei Chronicles (series) Nikkei Names (series) parents World War II World War II camps
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The Minidoka Pilgrimage and Continuing the Legacy
Today I received the news that my friend and fellow Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee member p…

March 25, 2014

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communities concentration camps families grandparents hapa Idaho identity imprisonment incarceration Minidoka concentration camp parents pilgrimages racially mixed people United States World War II camps
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June 19, 2014 - June 22, 2014 | In Person Idaho, United States of America
Minidoka Pilgrimage to Minidoka Incarceration Camp in Idaho
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Feb. 23, 2014 | In Person Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance 2014 Taiko Fundraiser
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Feb. 20, 2014 | In Person Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance- Film "Conscience and the Constitution" with filmmaker Frank Abe
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Nikkei Chronicles #2—Nikkei+: Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race
Diary of a Mad Hapa Judo Girl
Being a martial artist was not supposed to be a part of my life. The plan for me was to focus on sc…

Nov. 13, 2013

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Discover Nikkei families hapa identity judo martial arts Nikkei Chronicles (series) Nikkei+ (series) racially mixed people women
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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
The Black Noodle
I made some soba for dinner today. Soba is a Japanese noodle made with buckwheat flour. My memory o…

Oct. 3, 2012

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California Discover Nikkei food Itadakimasu (series) Japanese food Monterey Park Nikkei Chronicles (series) noodles restaurants soba United States
California Discover Nikkei food Itadakimasu (series) Japanese food Monterey Park Nikkei Chronicles (series) noodles restaurants soba United States
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Feb. 15, 2012 | In Person Washington, United States of America
Japanese American Day of Remembrance at South Seattle Community College
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Feb. 19, 2012 | In Person Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance 2012 Taiko Festival - Seattle
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Location California, United States of America
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