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A True Game Changer

A True Game Changer

This late-1970s photo provided by the Nisei Athletic Union shows Glen Yamashita, wearing number 8, with his Orange County teammates. By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Sports Editor The evening of Dec. 6 was,... 

Last Strum, Aloha

Last Strum, Aloha

Bill Tapia, seen in this still from the 2004 documentary “To You Sweetheart, Aloha,” helped to revive interest in the ukulele, almost a century after he had first taken up the instrument. (Courtesy... 

A Cool Quarter Century

A Cool Quarter Century

Georgia Mizutani celebrated her Baskin-Robbins store’s 25th anniversary by giving away free ice cream on Oct. 28. The franchise first opened in LaPuente on Oct. 30, 1986. (Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu... 

New Baseball Tournament Seeks to Spread Love of the Game

New Baseball Tournament Seeks to Spread Love of the Game

Announcing the inaugural Asian Adult Amateur Baseball Classic Wednesday at the Far East Cafe were, from left, Richard Lee, Mike Gin, Kevin Park and Akira Sato. The event kicks off next weekend at San Marino... 

Bold Start for ‘Game Over’

Bold Start for ‘Game Over’

The 2011 Honda Ruckus, tricked out by Rucksters Customs of Arcadia, sits at Temple City Power Sports after its unveiling on Thursday. (Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo) In the world of scooters,... 

Kanda’s Lush, Satisfying ‘Days’

Kanda’s Lush, Satisfying ‘Days’

Hiromi Kanda’s latest album, “Days Of Yesterday,” pairs the singer with a 50-piece orchestra for some classics from the Great American Songbook. (Brigitte Lacombe/Music Gate) By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu... 

Linkin Park, B’z Team Up for Japan Relief

Linkin Park, B’z Team Up for Japan Relief

Save the Children USA president Samuel Connor, left, shows a Japanese-style school backpack as an example of the kinds of needed supplies his organization is sending to victims of the March earthquake... 

Time to Let a Spark Fly

Time to Let a Spark Fly

With her year on the 2010 Nisei Week Court finished, Jamie Hagiya’s focus is now on the ultimate basketball goal: earning a position on the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. Above, Hagiya pauses on First... 

Win, Plates, Show

Win, Plates, Show

Matt Stonie, left, Sonya Thomas and Pat Bertoletti stuff their mouths Saturday, during the 2011 World Gyoza Eating Championship, held as part of Nisei Week’s Competition Day at the JACCC in Little Tokyo.... 

Grand Procession

Grand Procession

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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