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Wed, Mar 7 2012
VOX POPULI: The Detainment of Alien Japanese and Life at Fort Lincoln, Bismarck, North Dakota

VOX POPULI: The Detainment of Alien Japanese and Life at Fort Lincoln, Bismarck, North Dakota

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By CHARLES HAMASAKI What happened to the Issei 70 years ago? Overall, approximately 2,500 Issei were arrested and detained by the FBI. I’m writing this Vox Populi because I am the only living, original... 

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Sun, Oct 23 2011
JACL and AAST Partner to Reveal ‘Demographic Overview of Japanese Americans’

JACL and AAST Partner to Reveal ‘Demographic Overview of Japanese Americans’

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WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) has partnered with the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland (AAST) to reveal a new report on the Japanese American community. “A... 

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Thu, Oct 13 2011
Professor to Discuss ‘How Japanese Are Japanese Americans?’

Professor to Discuss ‘How Japanese Are Japanese Americans?’

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Arthur Sakamoto Professor Arthur Sakamoto will discuss “How Japanese Are Japanese Americans?” at a public program set for Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum,... 

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Thu, Oct 6 2011
Survey Provides Hints on Boosting JA Community Involvement

Survey Provides Hints on Boosting JA Community Involvement

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Craig Tomiyoshi showed graphs of the survey results. (Photo by J.K. Yamamoto/Rafu Shimpo) By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer The future of the Nikkei community was discussed at a “Ties That Bind”... 

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Sat, Sep 3 2011
The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter

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Akemi Kikumura Yano, outgoing CEO and president of the Japanese American National Museum, talks about her future during an interview on Tuesday with The Rafu. She says her plans include more writing, research,... 

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Thu, Jul 28 2011
The State of Japanese America, Part 2: ‘The Time for Just Talking About It Is Over’

The State of Japanese America, Part 2: ‘The Time for Just Talking About It Is Over’

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By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer How should Japanese American organizations respond to changing demographics within the community? A panel of community leaders shared their suggestions at the opening... 

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Thu, Jun 9 2011
HORSE’S MOUTH: Never Too Old to Learn

HORSE’S MOUTH: Never Too Old to Learn

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By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on June 4, 2011.) === It’s often said, “One is never too old to learn.” That’s the thought that came to mind over the past few days because... 

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Thu, May 26 2011
SENIOR MOMENTS: Japanese/American Values

SENIOR MOMENTS: Japanese/American Values

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By PHIL SHIGEKUNI (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on May 21, 2011.) === Growing up Japanese in America, we all know, causes us to make certain adjustments as we adapt to American ways. One example... 

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Tue, Apr 12 2011
Northern California Premiere of ’99 Years of Love’

Northern California Premiere of ’99 Years of Love’

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A scene from "99 Years of Love." SAN FRANCISCO — The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California announces the Northern California premiere screening of “99-nen no Ai”... 

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Tue, Apr 12 2011
Kimochi to Celebrate 40 Years of Caring for Seniors

Kimochi to Celebrate 40 Years of Caring for Seniors

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SAN FRANCISCO — “Nightastic!” will celebrate Kimochi Inc.’s 40th anniversary and honor its co-founders and original organizers, Steve Nakajo and Sandy Ouye Mori, for their vision, leadership... 

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