Susan Kamei’s book relays the journey of mainland Japanese Americans. By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor, Digital & Social…
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Once relegated to playing villains, nerds and martial artists, Asian American actors today are breaking that age-old stereotype, proving that…
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In normal times, the Nisei Week grand parade attracts a sea of people dancing and shouting in a public display…
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”Picture Bride,” from 1994, stars Yuki Kudo and Tamlyn Tomita and was directed by the late Kayo Hatta. By Rob…
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“Remembrance,” shown behind Bob Matsumoto, is a symbol of the loss of freedom and dignity of the Japanese American community.…
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Illustrated by Matt Sasaki, this panel shows one of the “We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration‘s” three…
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Cartoonist and animator Willie Ito and his relentless drive to bring a bird named Maggie from page to screen. At…
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Episode of “City of Ghosts” titled “The Sort of Japanese Restaurant” The Netflix cartoon combines kids, apparitions and a new…
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The Illinois senator’s ‘Every Day Is a Gift’ revisits the life of a soldier, senator and mother. By George Toshio…
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The original program was created by the Twin Cities PBS as part of its ‘Minnesota Experience’ series. By JACL Twin…
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