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Eighth Annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
There will be a free revolving shuttle to and from the Japantown Peace Plaza (Post and Buchanan) to The Event Center, sponsored by the...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 14, 20183 min read


‘Go for Broke: A 442 Origins Story’ Screening at JCCCNC
The screenings will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for JCCCNC members, $20 for...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 14, 20182 min read


Results for APA Candidates in County, Municipal Races
Following are more results for Asian Pacific American candidates in the June 5 California primary. Los Angeles County Assessor: Incumbent...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20187 min read


Results for APA Candidates in Statewide, Legislative Races
Pictured at the 19th anniversary celebration of the Go For Broke Monument in Little Tokyo on June 2 are (from left) Rep. Mark Takano...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 201811 min read


Daruma no Gakko Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary
Students engage in a tug-of-war at Daruma no Gakko’s annual Sports Day at Canyon Trail Park in El Cerrito. (Photo by Kehli Akagi)...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 6, 20182 min read


Troy Taira Appointed to Board of Parole Hearings
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on May 30 announced that Troy Taira, 58, of Alameda has been appointed to the Board of Parole Hearings,...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 5, 20181 min read


‘Only the Oaks Remain’ to Open at MIS Historic Learning Center
Featured speakers Nancy Oda, Grace Shimizu, and Larry DiStasi will provide perspectives on the Department of Justice internment camp...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 5, 20183 min read


APA Candidates in Statewide, Legislative Races
Gubernatorial candidate John Chiang greets union carpenters during a campaign event in San Francisco. Several Asian Pacific American...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 201812 min read


Nakayoshi to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
“For 10 years, we have created consistent social and volunteer programs for the community,” said a spokesperson for the group, which is...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 20181 min read


‘Aloha by the Bay’ on June 16 in S.F.
This year’s concert will feature the Mākaha Sons with an opening performance by Aja Gample and performances by Halau Na Wai Ola. Your...

Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 20181 min read


‘Allegiance’ Auditions in Contra Costa County
EL CERRITO — Contra Costa Civic Theatre, 951 Pomona Ave. (at Moeser) in El Cerrito, has announced auditions for the Bay Area premiere of...

Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20182 min read


OBITUARY: Activist and Artist Peter Kenichi Yamamoto
Peter Kenichi Yamamoto SAN FRANCISCO — The board and staff of the National Japanese American Historical Society issued the following...

Rafu Shimpo
May 30, 20183 min read


Screening, Performance and Discussion of ‘Hidden Legacy’
Miyeko “Mickey” Azeka Kubota performing kabuki dance in camp. (George and Frank C. Hirahara Collection, Washington State University...

Rafu Shimpo
May 25, 20183 min read


OBITUARY: Jimi Yamaichi, WWII Resister and ‘Soul and Conscience’ of Tule Lake Pilgrimage
By MARTHA NAKAGAWA, Rafu Contributor Jimi Yamaichi — carpenter, World War II draft resister, Tule Lake Committee member, co-founder of...

Rafu Shimpo
May 18, 20186 min read


Taiko Master Kenny Endo Returns to Berkeley Buddhist Temple’s Satsuki Bazaar and Arts Festival
Kenny Endo at the 2016 Satsuki Bazaar and Arts Festival. BERKELEY – Continuing a happy tradition that began more than 15 years ago, taiko...

Rafu Shimpo
May 11, 20182 min read


Japanese, JA Representation at CAAMFest36 Found in Historic and Modern-day Stories
SAN FRANCISCO — Japanese representation is diverse at the Center for Asian American Media’s annual festival showcase, CAAMFest, this...

Rafu Shimpo
May 10, 20183 min read


CAAMFest to Feature Mineta Documentary
SAN FRANCISCO — CAAMFest, presented by the Center for Asian American Media and celebrating its 36th year, offers a diverse slate of...

Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20182 min read


Buchanan Mall Celebration in S.F.
The mall is located on Buchanan Street between Post and Sutter in San Francisco Japantown. Two origami-inspired fountains and other...

Rafu Shimpo
May 3, 20181 min read


French Camp JACL Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
STOCKTON — At its 69th annual installation luncheon held on March 17, the French Camp Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League...

Rafu Shimpo
May 3, 20181 min read


Special Program to Commemorate JA Wartime Legacy and Impact on Muslim Communities
ALAMEDA – As Buena Vista United Methodist Church celebrates its 120 years as a faith community, it will hold a special program, “Building...

Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20183 min read
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