@erikmatsu
Erik Matsunaga’s investigations into the history of Chicago’s Japanese American community have been featured by the Japanese American National Museum, Alphawood Gallery, WBEZ Radio, and the Newberry Library.
Born in Chicago, a descendant of WWII-era Nikkei resettlers from California, he curates @windycitynikkei—“Bite-sized Glimpses of Japanese American Chicago”—on Instagram.
He has been a Discover Nikkei contributor since 2011.
Nikkei Interests
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The Level of Training Was Different
Art Ishii began his judo training in 1954 at Hollywood Judo Dojo in Los Angeles, CA, under the dire…
Jan. 2, 2014
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Nooks and Crannies
Afterward, I thought I’d tour the city. San Francisco is easily the most beautiful city in the Unit…
Dec. 2, 2013
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Be Strong
Be strong, be gentle, be beautiful. In judo you need strength of mind, body, and soul. I don’t mean…
Nov. 7, 2013
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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
Farm Food
I didn’t eat much Japanese food growing up. Born hapa Yonsei of a second generation German American…
Aug. 7, 2012
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Voices of Chicago
Welcome to the Writers Workshop
The Undeniables writers workshop was formed in 1999, inspired by a chapter from the novel VALLEY (B…
Dec. 14, 2011
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