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Wed, Mar 21 2012
Nisei Vets Honored by Defense Language Institute

Nisei Vets Honored by Defense Language Institute

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From left: MIS veterans George Tanaka and Ben Umeda watch as the DLIFLC Air Force Choir sings “America the Beautiful” to conclude the ceremony. (Photo by SFC Rebecca Doucette/DLI) MONTEREY — A program... 

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Thu, Feb 23 2012
CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: A Treasure Trove for UCLA & Me

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: A Treasure Trove for UCLA & Me

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By W.T. WIMPY HIROTO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Feb. 22, 2012.) === The call came from Sharon Yamato, a Rafu compatriot. She wanted to know if I would be interested in being interviewed by... 

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Fri, Oct 28 2011
HORSE’S MOUTH: My Experience with Yakuza

HORSE’S MOUTH: My Experience with Yakuza

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By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Oct. 22, 2011) === While nearly 70 years have passed since Japanese Americans were forced into camps during World War II, there are still a lot... 

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Thu, Oct 20 2011
HORSE’S MOUTH: Regarding the Penny Slot

HORSE’S MOUTH: Regarding the Penny Slot

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By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Oct. 18, 2011) === The opening segment of today’s chatter might sound a bit fishy. That’s because it’s about fishing. Reader David Watanabe... 

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Wed, Aug 17 2011
Grand Procession

Grand Procession

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The 2011 Nisei Week Court waves to the crowds on Second Street from atop the American Airlines float on Sunday during the 71st annual Nisei Week Grand Parade. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) === By J.K. Yamamoto Rafu... 

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Tue, Aug 16 2011
Erika Mariko Olsen Crowned Nisei Week Queen

Erika Mariko Olsen Crowned Nisei Week Queen

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Olsen, center, is joined by the 2011 Nisei Week Court, from left, Melissa Nishimura, Amber Piatt, Mimi Yang, Kay Yamaguchi, Leeann Fujinami, Michi Lew and Jessica Kanai. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) === By... 

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Thu, Aug 11 2011
Swimming Towards 100

Swimming Towards 100

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Ocean Miyake celebrates his 100th birthday at a party at the Go For Broke National Education Center in Torrance on Monday. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) === A large turnout of friends and families of former... 

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Tue, Aug 9 2011
Asian American Film Retrospective in Nihonmachi

Asian American Film Retrospective in Nihonmachi

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Emiko Omori The Nihonmachi Asian American Film Retrospective, featuring a selection of award-winning classics and new films, will be held on the weekend of Aug. 13-14, with screenings beginning from 2... 

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Thu, Jul 21 2011
Trenton Tanioka Awarded Iwasaki Scholarship

Trenton Tanioka Awarded Iwasaki Scholarship

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Trenton Tanioka receives the Teri and Art Iwasaki Scholarship. He is joined by, from left, Sharon Tani, father Kevin Tanioka, brother Ty, mother Joanne, and Susan Uyemura. Japanese American Living Legacy... 

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Thu, Jun 9 2011
Matayoshi to Be Inducted in Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes

Matayoshi to Be Inducted in Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes

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WASHINGTON – Technical Sergeant Shinyei Rocky Matayoshi will be inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on Tuesday as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism... 

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