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“If you want to know something about the family, ask me. Take advantage,” my uncle, the bullfighter…

Enrique Higa Sakuda • April 29, 2020

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The Nikkei of Latin America and Latino Nikkei

"Collaboradores Conference 2018" and visit to local Japanese communities in Brazil

At the end of August 2018, I had the opportunity to attend an international symposium called "…

Alberto J. Matsumoto • March 16, 2020

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Nikkei Chronicles #8—Nikkei Heroes: Trailblazers, Role Models, and Inspirations

The Family of Shinjiro Dote and Pre-WWII Japanese of El Dorado County, CA.

The trials and tribulations of pre–World War II Japanese on the West Coast are well documente…

Ryan Ford • Oct. 15, 2019

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Doris Moromisato: parole

There is no word that serves to define Doris Moromisato Miasato (Chambala, 1962), one of the most …

Javier García Wong-Kit • May 3, 2019

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Kibalamba in the Land of Samba! ~The 100-Year History of Brazilian Amami Immigration~

Part 2: A dance teacher over 60 years old - Shizue Shimada (from Uken Village)

According to the "Uken Village Journal: Natural History" published in November 2017, the …

Saori Kato • Feb. 11, 2019

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A Seasonal Guide to Seattle/Tacoma Area Japanese American Events

Happy New Year, everyone! 2018 marked a significant milestone for me—it’s been 20 years…

Tamiko Nimura • Jan. 10, 2019

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Japanese Americans and Catholicism

The recent release of Martin Scorsese’s film SILENCE, on the persecution of Catholic missiona…

Greg Robinson +1 • Aug. 14, 2018

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Seattle Bon Odori —Seattle Betsuin has deep local roots—

As we rehearse our Bon Odori dance moves and get ready to be part of the festival this July 21, let…

Bruce Rutledge • July 21, 2018

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For More Than 80 Years, Grace in Every Step

At 93, legendary dance instructor Sahomi Tachibana remains at the center of Portland’s clas…

Mikey Hirano Culross • Feb. 21, 2018

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Trouble on Temple Street: An Officer Ellie Rush Mystery

Chapter 3

My cheeks are still a bit flushed from the beer from the Far Bar, but I make sure that I’m fu…

Naomi Hirahara • Nov. 4, 2017

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