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Fukuda Promoted to 10th Dan — First Woman to Achieve Judo’s Top Rank

Fukuda Promoted to 10th Dan — First Woman to Achieve Judo’s Top Rank

At her annual summer camp for women, Keiko Fukuda is pictured with judo instructor Eiko Saito Shepherd (left), 7th dan, and Yoko Tanabe (right), 6th dan, who received the bronze medal in the 1988 Olympics... 

Gymnast Sakamoto Inducted into LAUSD High School Sports Hall of Fame

Gymnast Sakamoto Inducted into LAUSD High School Sports Hall of Fame

The Nellie Oliver Award for outstanding Southland prep school athlete of 1965 was presented to gymnast Makoto Sakamoto at Kawafuku Restaurant in Little Tokyo on Nov. 6, 1965. (Photograph by Toyo Miyatake... 

‘Dancing the Night Away’ to Benefit Kristi Yamaguchi’s Foundation

‘Dancing the Night Away’ to Benefit Kristi Yamaguchi’s Foundation

Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas were "DWTS" champions in 2008. (ABC photo) SAN FRANCISCO — “Dancing the Night Away,” a dinner and show benefiting Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream... 

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yuna Kim Donates Prize Money to Quake Survivors

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yuna Kim Donates Prize Money to Quake Survivors

Yuna Kim SEOUL — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yuna Kim said Wednesday that she will donate her silver prize money of $27,000 from the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships to children affected by the... 

HORSE’S MOUTH: Women Sumo Wrestlers!

HORSE’S MOUTH: Women Sumo Wrestlers!

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on November 2, 2010.) === With so many women involved in this week’s political races, it seems that female involvement in any activity comes as... 

Sayonara Nisei Week

Sayonara Nisei Week

Madame Sanjo Kangiku, Nisei Week Queen Dana Fujiko Heatherton and the Nisei Week Court lead dancers during the community at last year's closing ceremony. Ondo dancing starts at 5 p.m. on Sunday on... 

Cool Weather, Good Times at Nisei Week Festival

Cool Weather, Good Times at Nisei Week Festival

The 2010 Nisei Week Court wave to the crowd during the Nisei Week Parade held Sunday afternoon in Little Tokyo. (Photos by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) By RYOKO ONISHI & JORDAN IKEDA RAFU STAFF WRITERS The... 

Pride of the Community

Pride of the Community

This year marks the 70th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival celebration with its Grand Parade as one of the main attractions to hit the streets of Little Tokyo, Sunday, August 15, starting at 5:30 p.m.... 

A ‘Shew’ In for Success

A ‘Shew’ In for Success

Kiersten Shew holds up her first place CIF medal in the 100 backstroke at her house in Whittier. By JORDAN IKEDA RAFU SPORTS EDITOR Kiersten Shew has only been swimming competitively for three years,... 

New Coach on the Block

New Coach on the Block

Paul Nitake is looking to change the culture and the tempo of the West Torrance Warriors basketball program. (JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo) By JORDAN IKEDA Rafu Sports Editor If you followed West High School... 

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