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The following celebrations will be held in Northern and Central California during the weekend of July 21-22. On Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.,...

An unsung American hero, Gordon Hirabayashi (1918-2012), fought passionately for the Constitution against an unexpected adversary: his...

The Minami Tamaki law firm has a long history of fighting for the rights of people of color, women, immigrants, marginalized people, and...

Arlene Tsuji SANTA CRUZ — An Aptos resident who has been missing for nearly 27 years is now listed under “Unsolved Homicides” even though...

A new coat of paint for the railings is scheduled for July 28 and the public is invited to participate in the process. The two color...

SAN FRANCISCO — The J-Pop Summit Team has issued the following statement: “We regret to inform you that we have decided not to host our...

The following Obon and summer festivals will be held in Northern and Central California on the weekend of July 14-15. Note: Some temples...

FAIRFIELD — More than 30 years after the fact, the family of Clark Toshiro Handa knows what happened to him — and who is responsible....

Check on your favorite old-timers and watch them gracefully move across the court. Raffle tickets are $5 for one, $25 for six. Grand...

Mary Matsuno SAN FRANCISCO — Mary (Merry) Hisako Matsuno passed away peacefully on June 11 at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco. She was...

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on June 26 announced three appointments to the California Civil Liberties Public Education Grant Program...

The following Obon celebrations will take place the weekend of July 7-8 in Northern and Central California. Vendors include Yoshi’s...

SAN FRANCISCO — Masaru “Mas” Kawaguchi passed away peacefully on May 9 at the age of 92. Masaru Kawaguchi Born on Nov. 6, 1925, Kawaguchi...

The following Obon-related events are happening in Northern and Central California this weekend. Dance practice at Visalia Buddhist...

London Breed SAN FRANCISCO — The Japantown community will host a congratulatory reception for Mayor-Elect London Breed will be held on...

SAN FRANCISCO — Genryu Arts and Japan Week/SF, in collaboration with the Japan Center East and West Malls, is presenting the 2018 Japan...

Proceeds support the children and youth services of Japanese Community Youth Council and college scholarships. The event includes a 5K,...

Post-conservation painted family name plate. (Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection, Japanese American National Museum) The Japanese...

Artwork by San Mateo Buddhist Temple kids. Obon will be celebrated the weekend of June 23 and 24 at the following Northern California...

Anthony Bourdain and Curt Fukuda at Minato in 2015. SAN JOSE — The owner of the oldest restaurant in San Jose’s Japantown is mourning the...