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HORSE’S MOUTH: ‘Print Letters’ Day

HORSE’S MOUTH: ‘Print Letters’ Day

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA Those of you who read my chatter know that in recent times, I have revealed that I am contemplating retiring from writing my column. However, due to the many whom I meet in public who... 

‘Three Year Swim Club’ Finishes in First

‘Three Year Swim Club’ Finishes in First

Coach Soichi Sakamoto (Blake Kushi, top) keeps time as he trains the youth of Maui (from left, Chris Takemoto-Gentile, Mapuana Makia, Kelsey Chock, Jared Asato) in the plantation's irrigation ditches,... 

Obama’s Lunar New Year Greetings

Obama’s Lunar New Year Greetings

WASHINGTON — President Obama recorded a greeting on Jan. 19 in observance of Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 23 this year. The message is as follows: “Michelle and I want to send our best wishes... 

Nikkei Members of House Weigh In on Tax Cut Extension Debate

Nikkei Members of House Weigh In on Tax Cut Extension Debate

WASHINGTON — Congress delivered a last-minute tax cut extension to 160 million American workers Friday along with unemployment benefits for those laid off during the ongoing recession. President Obama... 

INTO THE NEXT STAGE: ‘The Descendants’: White-Washed On Purpose?

INTO THE NEXT STAGE: ‘The Descendants’: White-Washed On Purpose?

By GUY AOKI (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Dec. 15, 2011.) === Lately, so much media attention has focused on George Clooney’s new film, “The Descendants,” and how it’s an Oscar contender... 

HORSE’S MOUTH: My Experience with Yakuza

HORSE’S MOUTH: My Experience with Yakuza

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... 

HORSE’S MOUTH: Bacon Sakatani’s Tidbits on Heart Mountain Opening

HORSE’S MOUTH: Bacon Sakatani’s Tidbits on Heart Mountain Opening

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on August 30, 2011.) === LAS VEGAS — Gee, it seems like only a week ago I was here in my favorite city. Well, actually it’s more like two weeks. I... 

Fallen, Not Forgotten

Fallen, Not Forgotten

  From left, Thomas Tanaka of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, joins Marsha Joyner, Richard Higa and Herbert Schreiner of the Korean War Veterans Association, in a salute to the fallen soldiers... 

SENIOR MOMENTS: Honor Thy Children

SENIOR MOMENTS: Honor Thy Children

By Phil Shigekuni (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on July 23, 2011.) === Al and Jane Nakatani are friends of ours. They live on the island of Maui. Marion and I became acquainted with them when they... 

HORSE’S MOUTH: Why Do Hakujins Read the Rafu?

HORSE’S MOUTH: Why Do Hakujins Read the Rafu?

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on May 21, 2011.) === Needless to say, most readers of the Rafu are Japanese Americans. However, every now and then I run into a “hakujin” who... 

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