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Nisei on his father’s side and Sansei on his mother’s, Tadashi Gabriel Nishihira Katsur…

Tatiana Maebuchi • March 26, 2024

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Hawaii’s Uta-Sanshin Master Grant “Masanduu” Sadami Murata: An Incredible Story about Identity—Part 2

Read Part 1 >> Up until Grant’s divorce and his son’s illness, for about 30 year…

Jodie Chiemi Ching • March 22, 2024

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Hawaii’s Uta-Sanshin Master Grant “Masanduu” Sadami Murata: An Incredible Story about Identity—Part 1

A typical night at Grant “Masanduu” Sadami Murata’s house consists of a group of …

Jodie Chiemi Ching • March 21, 2024

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History of Seattle Nikkei Immigrants from The North American Times

Chapter 19 (Part 2)—The Solidarity of the Japanese Brought by Kenjinkai

Read Chapter 19 (Part 1) >> Notable Activities and Obituaries of People from Yamaguchi Prefe…

Ikuo Shinmasu • March 20, 2024

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History of Seattle Nikkei Immigrants from The North American Times

Chapter 19 (Part 1) — The Solidarity of the Japanese Brought by Kenjinkai

The last chapter shared stories about the prosperity of the Nisei males’ judo. In this c…

Ikuo Shinmasu • March 19, 2024

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An Unsung Humanitarian - Battle of Okinawa

Morimasa Kaneshiro was born and raised in Hilo where his family ran a barbershop. After graduating …

Dan Nakasone • March 15, 2024

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Journal Entry #First CT Scan, 10/1971: "Cogito, Ergo Sum..."

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

Neal Yamamoto • March 9, 2024

#45 Interview with Maeda Ippei, translator of "Anshu" - Part 2

Juliet S. Kono's novel "Darkness" depicts a Hawaii-born second-generation Japanese-Am…

Ryusuke Kawai • March 8, 2024

Stephanie Ajifu, Shibuchoo, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko LA—Reflects on her Okinawan Cultural Heritage

On March 9, 2024, Discover Nikkei will host “Yeisaa nu Chimu-Don-Don: Exploring Cultural Iden…

Karen Kawaguchi • March 6, 2024

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The Amazing Tashiro Family

Part 4 (2): Aiji Tashiro—Architect

Read Part 4 (1) >> In 1938, Aiji Tashiro was recruited as a faculty member at Appalachian St…

Greg Robinson • March 5, 2024

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Kariyushi Eisá Daiko—The Group Preserves and Disseminates Okinawa’s Cultural Legacy