Columnists – Pacific Citizen

Columnists Reflections

Siddhi Karthikeya As an American-born child of non-Japanese immigrants, I grew up watching my parents navigate a country that promised…

GarrettNovember 14, 2025

Columnists Guest Columnist

Steve Okamoto While it’s uncommon to transfer a gift to beneficiaries before death, you can choose to support your family…

GarrettNovember 14, 2025

Columnists Legal-Ease

Judd Matsunaga Thanksgiving season can actually lift the spirits and make you healthier. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what…

GarrettNovember 14, 2025

Columnists Legal-Ease

Judd Matsunaga According to AARP, the average age that people give up driving is 75. But not everyone who turns…

GarrettOctober 17, 2025

Columnists Reflections

Kenji Kuramitsu I last wrote to you in January 2024, as Gaza lay under a genocidal siege sponsored by our…

GarrettOctober 17, 2025

Columnists Guest Columnist

Gil Asakawa Greetings to the members, family and friends of JACL. I’m the new Pacific Citizen Editorial Board chair. I’ve…

GarrettOctober 17, 2025

Columnists Legal-Ease

Judd Matsunaga I started drafting living trusts and related estate planning documents close to 30 years ago. More often than…

GarrettSeptember 19, 2025

Columnists Reflections

Yerin Lee History is written by the victors. The stories of the conquered are buried beneath their monuments. Columbus is…

GarrettSeptember 19, 2025

Columnists Reflections

Katie Masano Hill On July 27, 1942, Toshio Kobata and Hirota Isomura were murdered by a U.S. Army guard while…

GarrettSeptember 5, 2025

Aizumi Columnists

Marsha Aizumi On July 1, I was admitted to City of Hope for a stem cell transplant from my brother.…

GarrettSeptember 5, 2025