After many twists and turns, Naoya Fujita became a regional airline captain

Keiko Fukuda

Studying abroad by air with my family before turning 30 "If I hadn't made that decision then, I would still be looking up at the planes flying in the Japanese sky and muttering to myself, 'If I'd done it then, I might have been there by now...'" says Naoya Fujita, …

Kizuna 2020: Nikkei Kindness and Solidarity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vegan restaurant owner Akira Nakao's efforts under ever-changing business restrictions

Keiko Fukuda

"Just do the same thing as before" Huntington Beach, Orange County. Vegan restaurant VegiLicious is located in a secluded corner of an inconspicuous shopping mall, quite far from the freeway. The restaurant's owner and chef, Akira Nakao, serves Japanese dishes such as curry, ramen, and Kobe yakiniku donburi. As it …

Choices for Japanese People Living in America

Why people who remain in America don't return to Japan

Keiko Fukuda

Presence of children, medical care, language We spoke to people who emigrated to the United States and then returned to Japan, as well as people who had returned to Japan but then returned to the United States, and we also spoke to people who had decided to make the United …

Choices for Japanese People Living in America

Kinue Tokudome, who re-acquired permanent resident status after returning to Japan from 31 years in the United States

Keiko Fukuda

Obtaining permanent residency for the future of children As I listened to the stories of Shin-Issei who returned to Japan after living in the United States for various reasons, or chose to remain in the United States, I also wanted to hear the stories of those who returned to the …

Choices for Japanese People Living in America

Tsunehisa Nakajima: 18 Years Since Winning Permanent Residency

Keiko Fukuda

Choices for Japanese People Living in America

Why people decide to move back to Japan, instead of living out their life in America

Keiko Fukuda

Married couple who moved back to Japan after 48 years living in America

Toyota USA’s Christopher Yang, a Nisei Born in Southern California

Keiko Fukuda

Motivation to Study Japanese

Kizuna 2020: Nikkei Kindness and Solidarity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Los Angeles' Japanese Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Keiko Fukuda

"There's no option to quit" As I write this article in mid-April 2020, Los Angeles is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Governor of California has announced an extension of the stay-at-home order, and the stay-at-home order will continue until May 15th. Of course, there is no guarantee …

Kizuna 2020: Nikkei Kindness and Solidarity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hiroaki Takamatsu continues to spread messages about the coronavirus pandemic

Keiko Fukuda

I want Japan to notice me Hiroaki Takamatsu is a development manager at Tableau Software, an IT company headquartered in the suburbs of Seattle, who also serves as an outside director for several other companies and has even published a book called "Rules for Raising Children at Global Standards." I've …

Miyuki Sohara, a film director, producer, actress, and freelance announcer who moved to the United States in 1999

Keiko Fukuda

Bringing our hometown Miyazaki beef to the world Miyuki Sohara, a Los Angeles resident, is the director and producer of the films "Hannari" and "Origami Crane." "Hannari" depicts the Japanese spirit of hospitality, and "Origami Crane" introduces Japanese consideration to the world through film. She is currently working on a …