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Read Part 1 >> LK: Can you explain the purpose of the UH ‘Ike Wai project? ES: &lsq…

Lois Kajiwara • April 3, 2024

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Sumida Farm: Cultivating A Sense of Community for Nearly a Century—Part 1

It may be surprising to learn that in June 2014, a study published in the Preventing Chronic Dise…

Lois Kajiwara • April 2, 2024

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Emiko Tsuchida on How Her Grandmother’s Story Helped Her Write Her Own

Though I often focus on my grandfather’s acts of defiance and resistance when I talk about my…

Emiko Tsuchida • March 11, 2024

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My Japanese Canadian New Year

When Lunar New Year celebrations are underway, I often get asked if I celebrate Lunar New Year. I l…

Lorene Oikawa • Feb. 19, 2024

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Exile and Back: The Story of the Hirai Family

Chapter 5—Struggle to Adjust

Read Chapter 4 >> In stark contrast to Shig, who had previously lived in Canada till ag…

Stanley Kirk • Feb. 18, 2024

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Exile and Back: The Story of the Hirai Family

Chapter 2—Life in Postwar Japan: Hardships and Neighborly Support

Read Part 1 >> Difficult Relations with Relatives On October 2, 1946, the Hirai family boar…

Stanley Kirk • Jan. 28, 2024

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Exile and Back: The Story of the Hirai Family

Chapter 1—Family Background, Life in Canada Before and During War

This series narrates the history of the Hyoshiro1 and Fujiye Hirai family, especially focusing on t…

Stanley Kirk • Jan. 21, 2024

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The Eternal Beauty of DECO Clay Art

DECO Clay Craft Academy Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary* In life, finding your way on a path is no…

Lois Kajiwara • Jan. 10, 2024

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Part 41 (part 3) Interview with Christine Piper, author with Japanese and Australian roots — Family roots and identity

Read Part 2 >> Identity is created from within --Could you tell us more about your family roo…

Ryusuke Kawai • Jan. 5, 2024

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Our Japanese American New Year’s Celebration

Oshogatsu (New Year’s) was when our family learned the most about Japanese culture. The week …

Geraldine Shu • Dec. 31, 2023

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Sumida Farm: Cultivating A Sense of Community for Nearly a Century—Part 2

Sumida Farm: Cultivating A Sense of Community for Nearly a Century—Part 1

Emiko Tsuchida on How Her Grandmother’s Story Helped Her Write Her Own

My Japanese Canadian New Year

Chapter 5—Struggle to Adjust

Chapter 2—Life in Postwar Japan: Hardships and Neighborly Support

Chapter 1—Family Background, Life in Canada Before and During War

The Eternal Beauty of DECO Clay Art

Part 41 (part 3) Interview with Christine Piper, author with Japanese and Australian roots — Family roots and identity

Our Japanese American New Year’s Celebration