Deep Roots, New Vines
Michelle Sakazaki of Kazumi Wines (Photo: Courtesy of the Sakazaki Family) Michelle Kazumi Sakazaki honors more than a century of…
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Stars and Stripes Forever? Yes, Indeed
The Monterey Peninsula Flag inside JANM’s main hall. Made in the 1930s, the flag is set to undergo a complete…
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Cold Fear in the Summer Sun
Graffiti defiles the exterior of the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo in the aftermath of the nearby ICE…
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Civil Rights and Movement Music at the 2025 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage
Pilgrims in attendance at the 2025 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage gather on May 22 at the Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery.…
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The Manzanar Pilgrimage: ‘Truth, Justice and Democracy’
The 10 American concentration camp banners plus the 442nd Regimental Combat Team banner (Photo: Charles James) The 56th annual event…
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Sharing the Japanese War Bride Saga / Bride and Prejudice?
Emiko (Fukumoto) and Steven Kasmauski flank their son, Stanley Kasmauski (Photo: Courtesy of the Kasmauski Family) The Smithsonian-backed exhibition puts…
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On Its Way to Becoming a Condiment Staple
Bachan’s Justin Gill with his bachan Judy Yokoyama (Photo: Courtesy of Bachan’s) Bachan’s BBQ sauce brings Japanese American flavors to…
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‘Third Act’: From Father to Son to Father
Second-gen filmmaker Tad Nakamura completes paean to Robert Nakamura. Director Tadashi Nakamura begins his documentary “Third Act” with a phrase…
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More Than a Caregiving Company
Pictured at a JANM VIP reception (from left) are Carelife’s Richard Miyazato, actor George Takei, Sue Miyazato, Hiroshi Nakamoto and…
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The Fight to Preserve a Precious Legacy
Students from Terminal Island Elementary school, circa 1929. Chizuru Nakaji Boyea is pictured in the second row, fifth from the…
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Oh Yes to David Ono’s Career
David Ono speaks at the 65th annual Los Angeles Press Club’s Southern California Journalism Awards in 2023, when he was…
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A Lasting Legacy
Kokuho Rose Heirloom Rice (Photo: Gil Asakawa) Koda Farms’ long history of rice is starting a new chapter. By Gil…
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The Dog Who Saved Soldiers’ Spirits — and the Mystery of Her Final Days
Lucy the mascot with her 442nd RCT medics unit as drawn by Willie Ito for “The Story of Lucy” Lucy,…
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A Walk Through Our History
This cutout collage from historic photographs on display at the Angel Island Immigration Station shows the different groups of immigrants…
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‘But, Where Are You REALLY From?’
Cover art from the graphic novel “But Where Are You REALLY From?,” which was produced by the D.C. Chapter of…
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A Mural for the Ages
The S.F. JACL has proposed a historic mural in the heart of Japantown. The San Francisco JACL chapter proposes an…
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‘Sacrifice for What You Want or What You Want Becomes the Sacrifice’
Team USA’s Megumi Field Megumi Field’s dream of reaching the Olympics comes true as she goes for the gold in…