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Thu, Sep 8 2011
Letters to Sendai

Letters to Sendai

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Tohoku is loved. That’s the impression I got as I browsed the display of letters and origami cranes today in the lobby of Sendai City Hall. Ever since the March 11 disaster, tokens of sympathy have... 

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Wed, Jun 29 2011
Suzume no Gakkou Offers a Rich Cultural Experience for Students

Suzume no Gakkou Offers a Rich Cultural Experience for Students

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Setsu Broderick, author of "Japanese Traditions." By NANCY KYOKO ODA The San Fernando Valley JACL’s retired educators are responding to parents who have asked for a rich cultural experience... 

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Thu, May 12 2011
VOX POPULI: Kenji Miyazawa and Nichiren-shu

VOX POPULI: Kenji Miyazawa and Nichiren-shu

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By JUN KAWASAKI === The Nebuta float and the Tanabata Star Vega tree decor of prominence in the Nisei Week Japanese Festival recalled a northern Japan tour. The former of Aomori and the latter of Sendai... 

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Thu, Mar 17 2011
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Sendai Quake, Tsunami Test Japan’s Spirit

INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Sendai Quake, Tsunami Test Japan’s Spirit

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By GEORGE TOSHIO JOHNSTON (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on March 17, 2011.)   === “History shows again and again, How Nature points out the folly of men.” — Blue Öyster Cult, “Godzilla”   Years... 

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Tue, Mar 15 2011
Worry, Relief for Family and Friends in Japan

Worry, Relief for Family and Friends in Japan

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A prayer vigil is held in JACCC Plaza in Little Tokyo on Sunday night for victims of the earthquake in Japan. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) By GWEN MURANAKA RAFU ENGLISH EDITOR IN CHIEF For Japanese and... 

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Sat, Mar 12 2011
Among JAs, Worry for Loved Ones in Japan

Among JAs, Worry for Loved Ones in Japan

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Nori Takatani, owner of Anzen Hardware in Little Tokyo, watches reports from Japan on the earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo) RAFU STAFF REPORTS Across Little... 

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Thu, Aug 26 2010
THROUGH THE FIRE: The Power of Obon

THROUGH THE FIRE: The Power of Obon

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By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on August 25, 2010.) === It’s been great to see J-town bustling with Nisei Week activity during the past few weeks. Tanabatas, booths selling Asian... 

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Sat, Aug 14 2010
1,000 Prayers

1,000 Prayers

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Carolyn Uyeda of San Diego and her 4-year-old grandson, Alex, look over a blue and gold Tanabata Kazari made from 1,000 paper cranes folded by nearly 100 family members of Fugetsudo, the long-time confectionary... 

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Thu, Aug 12 2010
Tanabata Festival Kicks Off Today

Tanabata Festival Kicks Off Today

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The Tanabata Festival makes its second appearance during Nisei Week, kicking off with an opening ceremony this Friday at 5 p.m. in the plaza in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Admission... 

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Mon, Sep 14 2009
2009 Nisei Week

2009 Nisei Week

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The 2009 Nisei Week has come and gone, but the memories generated by this year’s festival linger. This was the inaugural year of the Tanabata, and the home made Nebutas, and community groups, organizations, ... 

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