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As the granddaughter of prominent Japanese American painter Hisako Hibi, Amy Lee-Tai was exposed to art at an early age—and it was through her grandmother’s …
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Introduction I joined the staff of the JACL as its Midwest Director in October 1978 and I knew immediately that I wanted to be part …
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Baseball, the quintessential American sport, has enjoyed immense popularity in Japan, as witnessed by the country’s recent championship at the inaugural World Baseball Classic. But …
In this short essay I’d like to describe a new manuscript in progress, tentatively titled Japanese American Resettlement Through the Lens. My co-author on this …
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I had no misgivings about my 65th birthday. But when the day finally arrived, an overpowering feeling gripped me. A voice echoed and re-echoed: "Senior …
The nisei veterans have been called everything from heroes to cultural icons to saviors of the Japanese American community. Stories of the rescue of the …
Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei, Gosei. It never occurred to me that I would live to see five generations of Japanese Americans, but I have. When …
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Shinkichi Tajiri, a world renowned sculptor, celebrated his 80th birthday with a Netherlands exhibit showcasing many of his wonderful creations including the sculptures of 47 …
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My mother told me one day that fear was useless in her life. Her statements confront what many of us believe peace should be—obedience, disciplining …
“The best troops are called upon to do the hardest fighting. Whenever a general finds himself up against a tough proposition he sends for the …
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Nima Voices: Episode 11 Featured Nima: Sergio Hernández Galindo Guest Host: Alberto Matsumoto [Language: Spanish]
Voces Nima: Episodio 11 Featured Nima: Sergio Hernández Galindo Guest Host: Alberto Matsumoto [Idioma: español]
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