@chiyokomartinez
I am a Yonsei, fourth generation Japanese and Mexican American. I grew up in the Los Angeles, California area. I lived in Seattle, Washington, and currently reside in Orange County, California. I work as an Academic Advisor at a University.
Nikkei Interests
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Nikkei Chronicles #4—Nikkei Family: Memories, Traditions, and Values
How I Remet my Mother
When thinking of the journal theme of Nikkei families, I thought of how much my family has shaped m…
Oct. 15, 2015
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Nikkei Chronicles #3—Nikkei Names: Taro, John, Juan, João?
The Child of a Thousand Generations
The story of my middle name brought pride and also pressure to me at a young age. My middle name is…
Nov. 24, 2014
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The Minidoka Pilgrimage and Continuing the Legacy
Today I received the news that my friend and fellow Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee member p…
March 25, 2014
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June 19, 2014 - June 22, 2014
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Idaho, United States of America
In Person
Idaho, United States of America
Minidoka Pilgrimage to Minidoka Incarceration Camp in Idaho
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Feb. 23, 2014
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Seattle, Washington, United States of America
In Person
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance 2014 Taiko Fundraiser
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Feb. 20, 2014
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Seattle, Washington, United States of America
In Person
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance- Film "Conscience and the Constitution" with filmmaker Frank Abe
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Nikkei Chronicles #2—Nikkei+: Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race
Diary of a Mad Hapa Judo Girl
Being a martial artist was not supposed to be a part of my life. The plan for me was to focus on sc…
Nov. 13, 2013
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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
The Black Noodle
I made some soba for dinner today. Soba is a Japanese noodle made with buckwheat flour. My memory o…
Oct. 3, 2012
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Feb. 15, 2012
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Washington, United States of America
In Person
Washington, United States of America
Japanese American Day of Remembrance at South Seattle Community College
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Feb. 19, 2012
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Seattle, Washington, United States of America
In Person
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Day of Remembrance 2012 Taiko Festival - Seattle
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