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I was honored to be part of the panel discussion on “Okinawans and their Global Networks&rdqu…

Wesley Ueunten • March 27, 2008

The Okinawan Network and the Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival: Identity, Uniqueness of Hawaii and Gender of Uchina Networking

IntroductionIn this report, I first would like to discuss the final result of the survey we conduct…

Naomi Noiri • March 26, 2008

Okinawans Uchinanchu

Japanese Americans in Texas

Texas is a large state with a diverse population. Although Texans of Japanese ancestry have never …

Thomas Walls • March 26, 2008

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A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • March 22, 2008

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Geographical Experiences of Uchinanchu’s Migrations Between the Birthplace and the Place of Residence

I. IntroductionChanging the place of residence will switch people to new social relations in their …

Kentaro Kuwatsuka • March 21, 2008

Okinawans Uchinanchu

A Nikkei Pioneer in the City of Roses: Hanhichi Wakiji - Part 2

Part 1 >>Together, Hanhichi and Taeno raised six children, the Nisei generation (second gener…

Raymond Douglas Chong • March 20, 2008

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A Nikkei Pioneer in the City of Roses: Hanhichi Wakiji - Part 1

Forward Ancestors of the Wakijis by Noboru Wakiji In 1185 the Heike Clan (AKA Taira Clan) was defe…

Raymond Douglas Chong • March 19, 2008

kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa – an artist’s thoughts - part 2

Part 1 >> What has the feedback been like?Tremendously positive. I’ve gotten so many t…

Kip Fulbeck • March 19, 2008

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kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa – an artist’s thoughts

kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa is an exhibition of portraits by artist and filmmaker Kip Fulbec…

Kip Fulbeck • March 18, 2008