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Sansei Live! 2015 Coming Together for Kimochi’s Seniors
This year’s party and annual fundraiser will be held at San Francisco Japantown’s Kabuki Hotel, 1625 Post St. One of the Bay Area’s...

Rafu Shimpo
Oct 1, 20152 min read


Sushi Making Class on Oct. 11
SAN FRANCISCO — A master chef will be the main speaker at Cherry Blossom Alumnae’s eighth annual CBA Conference on Sunday, Oct. 11. This...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 30, 20151 min read


Nihonmachi Little Friends’ Groundbreaking Ceremony
Rendering of the completed addition to NLF’s 1830 Sutter St. site. SAN FRANCISCO — The community and supporters of Nihonmachi Little...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 23, 20151 min read


‘East Side Sushi’ Opens Statewide
The film introduces us to Juana, a working-class Latina single mother who strives to become a sushi chef. Years of working in the food...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 18, 20152 min read


CHAMPIONSHIP OF DESTINY: Lodi JACL Templars Win Crown for the First Time
The Lodi JACL Templars celebrate their victory at the plate. Special to the Rafu LODI — It’s usually pretty hot during the summer in Lodi...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 18, 20156 min read


CAAMFest San Jose Returns with a ‘Fresh’ New Lineup
The cast of “Fresh Off the Boat.” SAN JOSE – The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is excited to announce the return of CAAMFest San...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 15, 20153 min read


Nikkei Angel Island Pilgrimage Set for Oct. 3
Program with speakers and performance begins at 11 a.m. at the Immigration Station at Angel Island State Park. Presented by the Nichi Bei...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 15, 20151 min read


Sumo Day in S.F. Japantown
Special guests include Kelly (6’0”, 440 pounds), five-time U.S. sumo champion; Yama (6’4”, 600 pounds, said to be the heaviest Japanese...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 11, 20151 min read


Shimizu Family Settles Claim Against School District
SACRAMENTO — The Shimizu family on Wednesday accepted $1 million to settle their claim against the Folsom/Cordova Unified School District...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 6, 20152 min read


20th Anniversary Screenings of ‘Picture Bride’ in S.F.’s Japantown
Youki Kudoh and Tamlyn Tomita in a scene from “PIcture Bride.” SAN FRANCISCO — Special screenings of late director Kayo Hatta’s...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 4, 20152 min read


Missing Hiker Found Alive After 9 Days
Helicopters and a drone were used during the search for Miyuki Harwood. (Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) FRESNO — On Saturday morning,...

Rafu Shimpo
Sep 2, 20153 min read


Rei Onishi Named a White House Fellow
WASHINGTON — Rei Onishi of Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, was appointed to the 2015-2016 class of White House Fellows on Monday. The...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 27, 20152 min read


S.F. Board of Supervisors Considering Comfort Women Monument
Rafu Staff Report SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to support the establishment of a...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 27, 20159 min read


SF Aloha Run Set for Sept. 27
The run/walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., followed by one-mile and 100-yard events after the 5K has concluded. With a spectacular view...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 21, 20151 min read


125th Anniversary of Japantown Concerts
SAN JOSE — Japantown San Jose is celebrating its 125th anniversary with two concerts on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 13, 20151 min read


Japan Film Festival of S.F. Announces Lineup for 2015
“Kakekomi” SAN FRANCISCO — The Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, set for Aug. 7 to 16, will screen a variety of recent films from...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 7, 20157 min read


Japan Film Festival of S.F. Welcomes Actor Asano, Director Morimoto, DJ Ishii as Guests of Honor
SAN FRANCISCO — The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF) and the 2015 J-Pop Summit present actor Tadanobu Asano, anime...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 7, 20155 min read


2015 J-Pop Summit Presents Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival
SAN FRANCISCO — The 2015 J-Pop Summit, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, partners with Asobisystem, a...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 6, 20155 min read


Medical Screenings for A-Bomb Survivors
SAN FRANCISCO — The Japanese government is sponsoring a medical team to visit San Francisco on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, to...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 6, 20151 min read


Author Asakawa to Speak in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO — Gil Asakawa will discuss and sign copies of the newly revised edition of his book, “Being Japanese American: A JA...

Rafu Shimpo
Aug 5, 20152 min read
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