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SAN FRANCISCO — Linden Nishinaga recently received a Certificate of Commendation and Appreciation (Kansha-Jo) from Japan’s Ministry of...

Emiko Omori’s “When Rabbit Left the Moon” SAN FRANCISCO — The Nichi Bei Foundation presents Films of Remembrance on Saturday, Feb. 25,...

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi released the following statement on Jan. 25 in response to President Trump’s...

Family members attended the swearing-in ceremony. From right: Judge Margaret Fujioka, Caroline Chao, Cedric Chao, Shizuko Fujioka,...

Irvine-based Sachiko Fashions has announced two final shows: The last Southern California show will be held on Feb. 4 and 5 at the...

Kazu Kusano SAN FRANCISCO — Kazu Kusano (www.kazukusano.com) is among the comedians taking part in the 16th annual SF Sketchfest, which...

A special “Sailor Moon” bonus gift will be given to ticket-holders at the screenings while supplies last. Presented uncut and for the...

SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Yaki of Michael Yaki consulting in San Francisco announced Jan. 18 that he has been appointed to a third six-year...

BERKELEY — Heyday Books will release “Fred Korematsu Speaks Up” at the end of January to coincide with Korematsu’s birthday (Jan. 30) and...

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on Jan. 13 announced several appointments, including the following: Genevieve Shiroma • Jolie Onodera, 47,...

The list of performers includes Amir K, KT Tatara, Irene Tu, and Atsuko Okatsuka, with MC Jin as host and special guests from the San...

OAKLAND — The seventh annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution will be observed on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 to...

By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer Claudia Katayanagi receives the award for best documentary at the LA Femme Film Festival in Beverly...

Kiyomi Tanouye SAN FRANCISCO — Exploratorium, located at Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street), will present a tribute to Kiyomi Tanouye,...

From left: Silicon Valley Host Committee Co‐Chair Tasha Yorozu; Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the board, representative executive...

The “comfort women” memorial design features three girls representing the victims and an elderly woman representing the survivors. SAN...

EMERYVILLE — J-Sei, 1285 66th St. in Emeryville, will present “Japanese Latin American Currents” on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m....

SAN FRANCISCO — The 46th annual Oshogatsu Matsuri (New Year’s Festival) will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 23 announced that he has granted 112 pardons and one commutation. Individuals who have been...

SAN FRANCISCO — The National Japanese American Historical Society issued the following statement on Nov. 22. =*= Last week Carl Higbie, a...