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‘Year of the Dragon’ Theme for Oshogatsu Family Festival

‘Year of the Dragon’ Theme for Oshogatsu Family Festival

Performances will include shishimai (lion dance). With “Year of the Dragon” as the theme, the Japanese American National Museum’s 2012 Oshogatsu Family Festival is set for Sunday, Jan. 8, from... 

‘Hatsu-Kaze,’ Shikishi Exhibit at JACCC

‘Hatsu-Kaze,’ Shikishi Exhibit at JACCC

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St. in Little Tokyo, will mark the beginning of 2012 with its annual “Kotohajime” event on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Celebrate... 

Natalie Nakatani Loses Battle with Leukemia

Natalie Nakatani Loses Battle with Leukemia

Natalie Nakatani PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — The campaign to save the life of 9-year-old Natalie Nakatani, who suffered from an aggressive form of leukemia, has come to a tragic end. She passed away on... 

Idaho State Rep. Pat Takasugi Dies at 62

Idaho State Rep. Pat Takasugi Dies at 62

Pat Takasugi BOISE, Idaho — State Rep. Pat Takasugi, a second-term Republican from Wilder, died on Nov. 6 at a Boise hospital after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Brigham City, Utah, in 1949,... 

Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo

Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo

Kagami-wari ceremony at a previous Oshogatsu celebration. (Photo by Jun Nagata/Rafu Shimpo) The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California will hold its traditional New Year’s festivities, “Oshogatsu... 

Nikkei Singles’ New Year’s Dance in Gardena

Nikkei Singles’ New Year’s Dance in Gardena

GARDENA — “New Year’s Greetings” is the theme of the Nikkei Singles dance to be held Saturday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Ken Nakaoka Center, 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena. Music will be provided... 

Mochitsuki Workshops at JCCCNC

Mochitsuki Workshops at JCCCNC

SAN FRANCISCO — The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California and George Yamada are holding their annual mochitsuki workshops Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29-30, at the JCCCNC, 1840... 

Elaine Yamaguchi Appointed to Yolo County Fair Board

Elaine Yamaguchi Appointed to Yolo County Fair Board

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 29 announced the appointment of Elaine Yamaguchi, 47, of Woodland to the 40th District Agricultural Association, Yolo County Fair Board. A past president of the... 

Holly Fujie Appointed to L.A. County Superior Court

Holly Fujie Appointed to L.A. County Superior Court

Holly Fujie SACRAMENTO — Governor Jerry Brown on Dec. 27 announced the appointment of Holly J. Fujie, 56, of Los Angeles to the Los Angeles County Superior Court. An equity shareholder for Buchalter... 

Japan Marches Out Its Best for Rose Parade

Japan Marches Out Its Best for Rose Parade

The Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band practices at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Dec. 21. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo) === By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Arts and Entertainment Editor === ANAHEIM.... 

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