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Since ancient times, taiko has played an important role in the folklore of Japan. Taiko appear in many Japanese myths and legends, and it is …
Read Part 2 >> How many other “Farouks” are still being detained? One of the horrible and destructive aspects of ICE is its lack of public accountability, …
Read Part 1 >> How did 9-11 change your thinking of yourself as a JA? The larger JA community? 9-11 was undoubtedly a galvanizing moment for the …
Who among us has not wondered if the World War II internment of the Nikkei community or, indeed, any other religious or ethnic one, could …
Earlier this week, I attended the opening of Japanese American artist Roger Shimomura’s exhibit at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute’s new digs at 8 Washington Mews, a …
Ears drooping in the heavy rain, Usagi Yojimbo glances around menacingly and draws his sword to defend against attackers. Always ready to defend his honor …
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Where are you from? Where did you learn to speak English? Do you eat regular food? American? For most of my life I have lived …
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I grew up in multi-cultural Hawaii, a 3rd generation Japanese American (Sansei) of two Nisei parents, whose Issei parents had immigrated from Hiroshima (father’s side) …
Orchid Season in Mr. Ikeda’s Garden : The “Welcome” sign still hangs abovehis garden gate though koi no longer swimin the emptied pondand hummingbirdsdo not return at spring …
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Come on, admit it. There is one in every family. You know at least one. I’m one. You may be one too. We’re called “squirrels,” …
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