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Nikkei Genealogical Society: Creating a Vibrant Community for Japanese American Genealogical Research

Karen Kawaguchi • Jan. 21, 2025

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To Grace, With Love and Gratitude—Part 2

Read Part 1 “Ensuring history is remembered” Reflection by Lorene Oikawa, Past President, Nationa…

Norm Masaji Ibuki • Jan. 20, 2025

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To Grace, With Love and Gratitude—Part 1

The passing of Grace Eiko Thomson (née Nishikihama), 90, on July 11, 2024 came as a shock to the en…

Norm Masaji Ibuki • Jan. 19, 2025

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #4 Simple Greetings: "Ahoy, Ahoy..."

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

Neal Yamamoto • Jan. 18, 2025

Kitaro Shirayamadani: Master Craftsman

In the late 19th century the nascent modernist movements in American art, like similar movements in…

Greg Robinson • Jan. 17, 2025

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The Power of Irei

The Reparative and Healing Journey of the Ireichō

It has been more than two years since the ceremony on September 24, 2022, solemnized JANM’s histori…

Sharon Yamato • Jan. 16, 2025

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Harumi Lopez Higa: Growth and Vulnerability in Art

“I look back at the Harumi who made Mar de Primavera (Spring Sea) with nostalgia. I think I’m a d…

Hiro Ramos Nako • Jan. 15, 2025

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