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OCHAZUKE: Mama, a Japanese Chef

OCHAZUKE: Mama, a Japanese Chef

By MAGGIE ISHINO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Feb. 2, 2012.) === As I mentioned once before, my Mama was quite an organizer and she was truly “home on the range.” She was a member of the... 

Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo

Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo

Kagami-wari ceremony at a previous Oshogatsu celebration. (Photo by Jun Nagata/Rafu Shimpo) The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California will hold its traditional New Year’s festivities, “Oshogatsu... 

Add a Japanese Touch to Your Holiday

Add a Japanese Touch to Your Holiday

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center presents “Japanese Touch to Your Holiday Celebration” as part of its “On the Veranda” series on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Get ready for... 

Artists to Share Work at JAHSSC Author/Artist Faire

Artists to Share Work at JAHSSC Author/Artist Faire

Quilter Ruby Tabata will conduct demonstrations on using Japanese materials at the JAHSSC Author/Artist Faire on May 7. === Returning and new artists will be sharing their work at the Japanese American... 

Terminal Islanders Celebrate 40th New Year’s Party

Terminal Islanders Celebrate 40th New Year’s Party

VIP guests and former Terminal Islanders greet 2011 with a toast at this weekend’s 40th annual New Year’s party last Saturday at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) === By... 

Toasting in the New Year

Toasting in the New Year

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center welcomed in 2011 with its annual Kotohajime performance on Sunday at the Japan America Theatre. Performing the kagami biraki ritual were, from left,... 

Oh the Places We Go

Oh the Places We Go

By GWEN MURANAKA RAFU ENGLISH EDITOR IN CHIEF === If you’re like me, Oshogatsu is a time get in the car and hit the road. If you were up late toasting in 2011, then you’d better set your alarm early.... 

New Year’s and Year-End Services

New Year’s and Year-End Services

As part of its year-end events, Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo held its annual mochitsuki on Dec. 27. Temple members of all ages pounded and shaped mochigome into mochi for the altar... 

New Year’s Day in Little Tokyo

New Year’s Day in Little Tokyo

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation present the 13th Annual 2011 Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo event on Jan. 1.  This is a day-long celebration... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: The Evolution of My Holiday Season

THROUGH THE FIRE: The Evolution of My Holiday Season

By JOEY T. FURUTANI (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on December 22, 2010.) === I place two slices of whole wheat bread into the toaster, set on medium-high to achieve a dark brown crustiness. The milk... 

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