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Wed, Mar 21 2012

Pasadena JCI Marks 50 Years

Pasadena JCI Marks 50 Years

Also tagged: 100th/442nd MIS Go For Broke Foundation, amy utsunomiya memorial youth community service award, Bryan Takeda, Hitoshi Sameshima, james c moore, kiyoshi takeda, maki miyahara, Mikey Hirano Culross, MIS Association of Southern California, pasadena jci, pasadena pioneer project, pjci community award

Hitoshi Sameshima is greeted by Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, as Bryan Takeda looks on. (Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo) By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Staff Writer The Pasadena Japanese Cultural...

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Tue, Sep 27 2011

Pasadena JCI to Hold Annual Bazaar Oct. 2

Pasadena JCI to Hold Annual Bazaar Oct. 2

Also tagged: aikido, judo, kendo, kodama taiko, kyudo, naginata, Pasadena Gakuen, Pasadena Nikkei Seniors, PJAA Bruins, Sogetsu Ikebana

PASADENA — The Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute’s Annual Bazaar will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar will feature martial arts demonstrations by the PJCI aikido, kendo,...

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Tue, Jul 19 2011

Nisei Week Candidates Revealed

Nisei Week Candidates Revealed

Also tagged: alfred tsuyuki, Amber Akemi Piat, bando mitsuhiro kai, East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, Erika Mariko Olsen, Gardena Evening Optimist, japanese restaurant association, Kay A Yamaguchi, Leann Fumiko Fujinami, little tokyo, Loft restaurant, mark nakagawa, Melissa Ayumi Nishimura, Michi Renee Lew, Mimi Mitsuko Yan, nisei week, san diego japanese american citizens league, san fernando valley japanese american community center, venice japanese community center, west los angeles jacl

From left to right: Kay A. Yamaguchi (Gardena Evening Optimist and The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant); Leann Fumiko Fujinami (San Diego Japanese American Citizens League); Michi Renee Lew (East San Gabriel...

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Thu, Mar 24 2011

U.S.-Japan Council Raises $1.5 Million

U.S.-Japan Council Raises $1.5 Million

Also tagged: Aratani Foundation, Center for Public Resource Development, Charity Charms, earthquake, Earthquake Relief Fund, Irene Hirano Inouye, IW Group, jaccc, Japan Platform, NGOs, Nikkei Federation, Ocean View Partners, One Lamba, Pacific Commerce Bank, Palos Verdes High School, Terasaki Family Foundation, tsunami, U.S.-Japan Council, Westridge School, Yukie Osa

WASHINGTON — The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) has raised $1,463,441 after a full week of fundraising for relief and rebuilding efforts in Japan. The organization focuses on building people-to-people relationships...

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Wed, Aug 18 2010

Nisei Week Coronation 2010

Nisei Week Coronation 2010

Also tagged: Brynn Akemi Nakamoto, California Girls, Christy Kimiko Sakamoto, david ono, East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, Erin Reiko Yokomizo, Gardena Evening Optimist, jaccc, Jamie Joyce Hagiya, Japan America Theatre, Katy Perry, Kelli Toshiye Teragawa, Lani Kume Nishiyama, Lauren Terumi Weber, Nisei Week Coronation 2010, nisei week court, nisei week queen, Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council, rafu shimpo, san fernando valley japanese american community center, tamlyn tomita, The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant, venice japanese community center, West LA Japanese American Citizens League

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Mon, Aug 9 2010

Simply the Best

Simply the Best

Also tagged: Aratani Japan America Theatre, Brynn Akemi Nakamoto, Christy Kimiko Sakamoto, Coronation, East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, Erin Reiko Yokomizo, FIA Insurance Services, Free Arts for Abused Children, Gardena Evening Optimist, Inc., Jamie Joyce Hagiya, japanese american historical society of southern california, japanese american national museum, Japanese Restaurant Association of America, Kellie Toshiye Teragawa, Lani Kume Nishiyama, Lauren Terumi Weber, LTRoots, nisei week court, Nisei Week Japanese Festival, nisei week queen, Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council, San Diego State University, San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center and Coordinating Council, The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant, UCLA, USC, venice japanese community center, Wayne Dvorak Acting Studio, West Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League

The 2010 Nisei Week Court is, back row, from left, Brynn Nakamoto, Jamie Hagiya, Lauren Weber, Lani Nishiyama; front row, from left, Christy Sakamoto, Reiko Yokomizo, Kelli Teragawa. The 2010 Nisei Week...

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Tue, Jul 20 2010

Newcomers Shine at Nisei Week

Newcomers Shine at Nisei Week

Also tagged: Brynn Akemi Nakamoto, Christy Kimiko Sakamoto, Dana Heatherton, Erin Reiko Yokomizo, ESGVJCC, Gardena Evening Optimist Club, Hayato Tamura, Jamie Hagiya, Jamie Joyce Hagiya, jan perry, JBA, JRA, Kelli Toshiye Teragawa, Lani Kume Nishiyama, Lauren Terumi Weber, Madame Fujima Kansuma, Madame Kansuma, nisei week, Nisei Week 2010, nisei week court, Nisei Week Ondo, Nisei Week Opening Ceremony, nisei week queen, ondo, Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council, SDSU, SFVJACC, Takashi Horie, terry hara, USC

The 2010 Nisei Week Queen Candidates From left: Lani Kume Nishiyama, Erin Reiko Yokomizo, Lauren Terumi Weber, Jamie Joyce Hagiya, Christy Kimiko Sakamoto, Kelli Toshiye Teragawa, and Brynn Akemi Nakamoto....

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Tue, Sep 1 2009

Coping with Wildfire’s Effects

Coping with Wildfire’s Effects

Also tagged: altadena, la canada flintridge, la crescenta, mount wilson, station fire, tujunga

Road signs stand charred along Angeles Crest Highway near Mount Wilson Monday, scorched by the Station Fire, which continued to rage out of control. Containment is not expected for two weeks. (MICHAEL...

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Sun, Aug 16 2009

A Thriller in Little Tokyo

A Thriller in Little Tokyo

Also tagged: dana fujiko heatherton, nisei week, nisei week coronation

Dana Fujiko Heatherton walks the stage at the Japan America Theatre after being crowned 2009 Nisei Week Queen Saturday evening. The new queen, center, is flanked by the other members of the court. From...

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