Print Issue: 2020

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Community

A Garden for All Generations

By Guadalupe Carrasco

November 20, 2020

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Orange County Japanese Garden and Teahouse celebrates its milestone with a COVID-19-safe event.…
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Community

Save Japantown!

By Haruka Roudebush

November 20, 2020

The “Picnic at the Plaza” program has helped generate nearly 70 percent of Japantown restaurant revenue since its start in…
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AARP

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Handling Alzheimer’s Relationships

By Judd Matsunaga

November 20, 2020

‘She’s not the one with the disease, but she’s having to live with it. So, as I might be asking…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Election Reflection

By Marsha Aizumi

November 20, 2020

Like so many of us, I unplugged from the television on election night, unable to hear another word about the…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Something Everyone Can Give Thanks For

By David Inoue

November 20, 2020

The original Japanese American Confinement Sites Program was signed into law in December 2006 with strong bipartisan support. In fact,…
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JACL

Full-Steam Ahead for JACL National as 2021 Approaches

By P.C. Staff

November 20, 2020

The organization meets virtually as it discusses organizational plans for the new year. By P.C. Staff Although still not able…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: AARP Offers Tips Consumers Can Take to Protect Against Identity Fraud

By Ron Mori

November 13, 2020

AARP has released a new report exploring the impact of identity fraud on U.S. adults aged 55-plus and how technology…
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Community

Sharing History Abroad

By Ray Locker

November 6, 2020

The Japanese American incarceration experience reaches Josai International University in Japan. By Ray Locker, Contributor Being a Japanese American often…
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Features

Finding Frank Fujino

By George Toshio Johnston

November 6, 2020

“Go for Broke!” star Van Johnson introduces several Nisei WWII veterans at the Hollywood Bowl at the May 20, 1951,…
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Community

The Story of the 442nd Patch

By Mas Hashimoto

November 6, 2020

The symbol of the decorated Army unit was designed by Mitchie M. Miyamoto. By Mas Hashimoto, Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL The…
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Community

Korean War Vet Min Tonai’s Memorable Memoir

By George Toshio Johnston

November 6, 2020

The L.A. native uses the quarantine to record experiences for posterity. By George Toshio Johnston, Senior Editor, Digital and Social…
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Arts & Entertainment

Nikkei Voice: ‘We Are Not Free’ Tells the JA Incarceration Story Through a Different Perspective

By Gil Asakawa

November 6, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve all gotten used to staying home every evening — no parties, dinners at restaurants, movie…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Recognizing Sacrifice

By David Inoue

November 6, 2020

In the wake of a contentious election, and even four years, perhaps the holiday we most needed was Veterans Day.…
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Features

Remembering a Home and the Legacy of Its Japanese Pioneers

By Patti Hirahara

October 23, 2020

The Orange County Japanese Garden went through a major renovation this year in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. A new…
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Incarceration & Redress

Matsui Introduces the Japanese American Confinement Education Act

By P.C. Staff

October 23, 2020

The bipartisan legislation seeks to permanently reauthorize the JACS program. WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) introduced on Oct. 21 the Japanese American…
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Commentary & Opinions

Finding Community: A Space for Jewish Nikkei and their Families

By Matthew Weisbly

October 23, 2020

By Matthew Weisbly, JACL Daniel K. Inouye Fellow I am a Japanese, Chinese, Jewish American. If you want to be…
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