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Thu, Oct 6 2011

OCHAZUKE: Kaz Arai, the Photo Guy

OCHAZUKE: Kaz Arai, the Photo Guy

Also tagged: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atsuko Saito, Bay Area, Chris Hirano, Cooperstown, Daisuke Matsuzaka, ERIKO ARAI, Fujita World Travel, Gina Hotta, HARUNA ARAI, Helen Utsumi, Herb Caen, Hokamp's Bakery, Hokkaido, hokubei mainichi, Japan Baseball Hall of Fame, JCCCNC, Joe DiMaggio, KAZUYOSHI ARAI, Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Konnichiwa! I Am a Japanese American Girl, Koshien, Lauren Kamiya, Lefty O'Doul, Loma Prieta, los angeles dodgers, Masao Fujita, Nikkei & Retirement, Nisei Baseball Research Project, Northern California Nanshiki Baseball League, Patty Wada, PHOTOGRAPHER, photography, S.F. Buddhist Women's Association, San Francisco Giants, Senior Appreciation Brunch, Toraya Restaurant, TRICIA BROWN

By J.K. YAMAMOTO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Oct. 5, 2011. Updated Oct. 21, 2011.) === The former staff members of the Hokubei Mainichi have all gone their separate ways, many having left long...

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Thu, Aug 25 2011

Exhibit to Feature 40 Years of Asian American Art

Exhibit to Feature 40 Years of Asian American Art

Also tagged: Aimee Espiritu, Betty Kano, Christine Balza, Deep Roots New Shoots, Frederick Cloyd, Hideo "Chester" Yoshida, Holly Calica, J-town Arts, Japantown Peace Plaza, JCCCNC, Judith Kajiwara, Leland Wong, Leon Sun, Nancy Hom, Nihonmachi Street Fair, NJAHS Peace Gallery, Peter Yamamoto, Rich Tokeshi, Sabrena Taylor, Stephanie Lowe, Tai Chan Tokeshi, Van Nguyen Stone

SAN FRANCISCO — “Deep Roots, New Shoots: 40 Years of Asian American Art by Veteran and Emerging Artists” will be on view through Dec. 30 at the NJAHS (National Japanese American Historical Society)...

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Thu, Apr 28 2011

Bay Area Artists Hold Benefits for Japan

Bay Area Artists Hold Benefits for Japan

Also tagged: ARC Studios & Gallery, Bay Area Artists for Japan, Gallery Heist, Japanese Red Cross, Kokoro Studio, Mina Dresden Gallery, Project One Gallery and Lounge, Rise Japan

SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area Artists for Japan will present an exhibit and sale to benefit Japan earthquake relief from Friday, April 29, to Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mina Dresden Gallery,...

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Thu, Apr 28 2011

VOX POPULI: We Help Each Other

VOX POPULI: We Help Each Other

Also tagged: CONCENTRATION CAMP, CUSTOMS, GABARE, gaman, GAMBARO, GAMBARU, grateful crane, HANAMI, internment, JCCCNC, kimono, OTAGAISAMA, san francisco, SHIKATA GA NAI, SOJI KASHIWAGI, WWII

By Soji Kashiwagi I’m not an expert on Japanese culture and customs, but as I observe what’s happening in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami I am confident that the country and its people will...

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Tue, Apr 19 2011

Jeddie Kawahatsu Named No. Calif. Cherry Blossom Queen

Jeddie Kawahatsu Named No. Calif. Cherry Blossom Queen

Also tagged: Alice Kawahatsu, Arisa Hiroi, Ashley Nakatani, Ayae Yamamoto, Benihana, CHERRY BLOSSOM QUEEN, Corey Fujioka, Fujiyasu Kimono, Gen Taiko, GEORGE KIRIYAMA, Golden Gate Optimist Club, Hawaii Cherry Blossom Festival, hula, Jana Katsuyama, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Jeddie Kawahatsu, Kaori Saito, Kiyomi Tanaka, Konko Church of San Francisco, Lauren Kawasaki, Miss Tomodachi, Nikkei Lions Club, nisei week, Rev. Masato Kawahatsu, Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival, Seishichi Ato, taekwondo, Takara Sake USA, Tamiko Escalante, Wado-Kai

2011 Cherry Blossom Queen Jeddie Kawahatsu (left) is congratulated by 2010 Cherry Blossom Queen Arisa Hiroi. (Photo by MK Shigenaga) SAN FRANCISCO — Jeddie Narumi Kawahatsu, 21, of San Francisco was...

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Mon, Apr 18 2011

34th Annual Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose Japantown

34th Annual Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose Japantown

Also tagged: Bando Misayasu, Beikoku Shodo Kenkyu Kai, Chidori Band, Chikaho Kai, CYS, Frank Tao, Gordon Koo, Ikenobo, Jackson Street, Japanese American Museum of San Jose, japanese american national museum, Japantown Business Association, Jimi Yamaichi, Kashu Suiseki Kai, Kathy Linderman, Kodomo no Hi, Larry Kaneshiro, Marimo Kai, Mataro Miyabi Kai Northern California Shibu, Michiya Hanayagi, Nihonmachi Run, Nikkei Matsuri, Nisei Ski Club, Norman Tanaka, Northern California Kendo Federation, Oshiro Karate Dojo, Pam Yoshida, Ruby Kobashi, San Francisco Nipponto Society, San Jose Bonsai Club, San Jose Buddhist Church, San Jose JACL, SAN JOSE JAPANTOWN, San Jose Taiko. Sogetsu, San Jose-Okayama Sister City Organization, Sharon Siegenthaler, Silicon Valley JACL, Silicon Valley Shorinji Kempo, Suzume no Gakko, Ukulele Jams, Vi Onishi, Victor Imahara, Warren Hayashi, Wesley Jazz Ensemble, Wesley United Methodist Church, West Valley JACL, YJA, Yu-Ai Kai

SAN JOSE — Like cherry blossom festivals across the nation, the San Jose Japantown Nikkei Matsuri is the San Jose Japanese American community’s celebration of heritage and culture. This festival is...

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Mon, Apr 11 2011

Lineup Announced for ‘Japan Restart’

Lineup Announced for ‘Japan Restart’

Also tagged: Brenda Wong Aoki, Dohee Lee, Elvin Bishop, Hideo Date Sextet, Japan Restart, Kiite Moraitai, Los Compas, Lunar Drum Ensemble, Mark Izu, Miguel Govea, Navarette x Kajiyama Dance Theater, Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, RJ, san francisco japantown, ScoJourners, Shinji Eshima, Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble, Soulit, Studio M, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, Taiko Ren, Takezo, Van-Anh Vo, Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos

SAN FRANCISCO — The lineup for “Japan Restart,” a benefit concert for the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, has been confirmed. As previously announced, the concert will be held on Saturday,...

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Thu, Apr 7 2011

Cherry Blossom Queen Candidates Announced

Cherry Blossom Queen Candidates Announced

Also tagged: Academy of Art University, Arisa Hiroi, Ashley Nakatani, Ayae Yamamoto, Benihana, Boston University, College of Marin, Corey Fujioka, Golden Gate Optimist Club of San Francisco, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Jeddie Narumi Kawahatsu, Kaori Saito, Kiyomi Tanaka, Lauren Sachi Kawasaki, Nikkei Lions Club of San Francisco, Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen, Richelle Chiemi Farley, san francisco japantown, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, Takara Sake USA, Tamiko Escalante, Tosh Mitsuda, UC SANTA CRUZ, University of San Francisco

Standing, from left: Kaori Saito, Richelle Farley, Lauren Kawasaki. Seated, from left: Tamiko Escalante, Jeddie Kawahatsu. (Images by Steven Photography) SAN FRANCISCO — Five candidates have been announced...

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Thu, Mar 24 2011

10,000 Cranes for Quake Relief

10,000 Cranes for Quake Relief

Also tagged: architecture for humanity, bezos family foundation, crane, dianne fukuwa, fujima seiyumi kai, jan perry, little tokyo, origami, students rebuild, wendy anderson

The Cherry Blossom Festival of Southern California will feature a kimono show on its main stage on Saturday, April 2. The festival in Little Tokyo will also feature a booth to fold origami cranes for earthquake...

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Mon, Jul 26 2010

Perry Celebrates Birthday in J-Town

Perry Celebrates Birthday in J-Town

Also tagged: 9th District, Asian American Youth Orchestra, birthday, budokan, Eric Garcetti, frances hashimoto, george takei, go for broke national education center, Governor, jan perry, japanese american cultural and community center, little tokyo, Mikawaya Bakery, nisei week, Rick Caruso, rodney kageyama, Wendy Gruehl

Councilmember Jan Perry greets well-wishers at a birthday party held for her on Wednesday evening at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) By...

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