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Her book ‘Farewell to Manzanar’ shared story of Japanese American incarceration with generations of young people. By George Toshio Johnston,…

P.C. EditorJanuary 9, 2025

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P.C. EditorDecember 18, 2024

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By P.C. Staff Glenn Matsumoto(Photo: Courtesy of the Matsumoto Family) Retired Army Col. Glenn Kenge Matsumoto died at the Shell…

P.C. EditorNovember 14, 2024

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Co-editor of ‘Almanac of American Politics’ helped guide redress bill to finish line. By P.C. Staff Grant Ujifusa Grant Ujifusa,…

P.C. EditorOctober 22, 2024

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By P.C. Staff Kyoto-born Akira Hirose, whose long and esteemed career as a chef and restaurateur was most recently exemplified…

GarrettOctober 18, 2024

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By P.C. Staff Gann Matsuda of Culver City, Calif., died Oct. 12. He was 61. Known equally for his leadership…

GarrettOctober 18, 2024

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Alberto Fujimori The son of Japanese immigrants to Peru who gained international prominence when he was elected that nation’s president…

P.C. EditorSeptember 13, 2024

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Harry Kawahara(Photo: Courtesy of Kawahara Family) By P.C. Staff Educator, activist and counselor Harry Kawahara, who co-founded and served as…

GarrettSeptember 5, 2024

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By P.C. Staff The family of Patti Yasutake has confirmed that the thespian died Aug. 5 after a battle with…

GarrettAugust 9, 2024

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By P.C. Staff Yosh Uchida died June 27 at his home in Saratoga, Calif., about 13 miles San Jose State…

GarrettJuly 26, 2024