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Beautiful Kokeshi Dolls: A Uniquely Japanese Folk Art

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ylkawashima

Take a fresh look at the traditional and iconic Japanese kokeshi folk toy by exploring its origins and history. This collection of photographs documents pieces from the extensive private collection …

How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration

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Every year the Tanabata festival is celebrated around the world in commemoration of the stars Orihime (Vega) and Kengyu (Altair), two lovers separated by the Milky Way except for this …

Simple Kokeshi Doll Tutorial

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Whether you're having a community event or just want to do some quick and easy crafts these kokeshi dolls are sure to bring a smile to your face! Samples also …
Aug 20098

Bon Odori at Las Vegas

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 Community Event
ylkawashima

United States
Nevada
Las Vegas

Aug 200911
Aug 200915

Zendeko Taiko Workshop

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ylkawashima

United States
California
Los Angeles

Bridging Generations: The UCLA Nikkei Student Union

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In the fall of my first quarter at UCLA I decided to expand my knowledge of the Japanese American community in a fun, explorative way: the Nikkei Student Union (NSU). …
Aug 20095
Aug 20097

Screenings of Anime Collections and Talking Silents

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 Film & Other Media
ylkawashima

Philippines
Quezon
Quezon City

Aug 20098

Sanshin Performance by Shinjin Kise

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 Performing Arts
ylkawashima

Philippines
Baguio
Baguio City

Aug 200917
Aug 200921

Nagata Summer Dance Workshop

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 Class/Workshop
ylkawashima

United States
California
San Francisco

Aug 20091

San Luis Obispo Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

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ylkawashima

United States
California
San Luis Obispo

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About

Yoshimi is a former intern of Discover Nikkei during the summer of 2009 and started her engagement with the JA community when she joined the Nikkei Student Union and Kyodo Taiko team at UCLA during her college career.

Nikkei interests

  • community history
  • family stories
  • festival/matsuri
  • Japanese/Nikkei food
  • Japantowns
  • taiko

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