The life of Ms. Aiko, a pleasant and hyperactive obatiam who, to this day, at age 96, provides a lesson in vigor and joy of living, would serve very well as inspiration for a book. She was even the subject of a brief article in this newspaper last July, in …
The story of Clayyton, Sansei, now 28 years old, is yet another example of young Brazilians who left Brazil in the 80s and 90s, heading to the Japanese archipelago in hopes of a better life. Unlike their grandparents who arrived in our country at the beginning of the 20th century, …
Nikkeis from São Paulo are able to put into practice a dream cherished by many today, especially those who are close to their long-awaited retirement. Living in a large metropolis, who hasn't thought about living in a pleasant place, away from the hustle and bustle, perhaps in a quiet condominium …
As a Nisei, I am proud of my origins and I highly value the principles and values I received from my grandparents and my parents, who, despite their simplicity and the painful and humble life they had, transmitted to us valuable concepts about honesty, dedication, discipline. And, admiration for Japanese …
AIKO was just six years old when he disembarked with his parents and three other siblings in the Port of Santos (SP), in 1927, from distant Japan. Only his older brother did not accompany them because he was attending college. At that time, it was said in Japan that Brazil …
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