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Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, March 31, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: • Evangeline Imana-Iyemura and her son, 13-year-old Evan...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 29, 20191 min read


Medical Examiner: Adachi Died of ‘Mixed Drug Toxicity’
Hundreds attended a memorial for Jeff Adachi at San Francisco City Hall on March 4. (NBC Bay Area) SAN FRANCISCO — The City and County of...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 28, 20194 min read


Nor Cal Cherry Blossom Queen Candidates Announced
2019 Northern California Cherry Queen candidates (from left): Nami Katie Saito, Elena Anne Harumi Nielsen, NaOmi Leilani Furukawa,...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 25, 20195 min read


JACL NCWNP District Awards Banquet
This year’s celebration of Wakamatsu Colony’s 150th anniversary will be highlighted at the dinner. The Northern California-Western...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 21, 20192 min read


S.F. Mayor Names New Public Defender
SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed announced on March 11 that she has selected Deputy Public Defender Manohar Raju to serve as the next...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 19, 20193 min read


Next on ‘Asian Pacific Anerica’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, March 17, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Watch or set your DVR: 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m....

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 16, 20191 min read


Kase Nikkei Community Scholarships Available
Pictured with G. Kase (center) are 2017 Kase Program interns Grant Eshima, Stephanie Doi, Kenneth Kitahata, Keith Eshima. SAN FRANCISCO –...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 15, 20192 min read


‘Global Impact of Japanese Fashion’ at Asian Art Museum
Free with museum admission ($10 after 5 p.m.). Taking its cue from the exhibition “Kimono Refashioned,” this program considers how kimono...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 13, 20192 min read


Meeting on Japantown Peace Plaza Vision Plan
The plan is a community-driven process for the future of Japantown’s central public space that builds on the site’s legacy. Join to...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 13, 20191 min read


Film Screenings in Honor of Jeff Adachi
Tuesday, March 12, 5:30 p.m.: “Presumed Guilty: Tales of the Public Defenders” (2002), directed by Pamela Yates. The movie chronicles a...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 11, 20191 min read


Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, March 10, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Wing’s in S.J. Japantown Closes Its Doors
Wing’s has been an iconic business on Jackson Street for decades. (ABC7) SAN JOSE — Wing’s Chinese Restaurant in San Jose Japantown...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 7, 20192 min read


Art Inspired by JA Agricultural Roots at JAMsj
SAN JOSE — Join the Asian American Women Artists Association and Japanese American Museum of San Jose for “Agrarianaa,” a multimedia...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 4, 20191 min read


Questions Raised About Handling of Adachi Investigation
A march in Jeff Adachi’s memory began at the Public Defender’s Office and ended at City Hall on Wednesday night. A memorial was planned...

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 1, 20194 min read


Hinamatsuri at JAMsj
Hinamatsuri is a Japanese spring festival celebrated by families who have girls, wishing their daughters good health and growth....

Rafu Shimpo
Mar 1, 20191 min read


Tribute to Adachi at Asian Art Museum
SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco’s Civic Center, released the following announcement: Jeff Adachi,...

Rafu Shimpo
Feb 28, 20191 min read


Next on ‘Asian Pacific America’
SAN JOSE — This Sunday, March 3, on “Asian Pacific America” with Robert Handa: Airs at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area, 6 p.m. on NBC’s COZI TV...

Rafu Shimpo
Feb 28, 20191 min read


Day of Remembrance at San Mateo High School
SAN MATEO — San Mateo High School and the College of San Mateo Ethnic Studies and History Department will present a Day of Remembrance...

Rafu Shimpo
Feb 27, 20191 min read


JACL Mourns Passing of S.F. Public Defender Adachi
Friends and admirers placed flowers at a makeshift memorial for Jeff Adachi at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office. (KPIX)...

Rafu Shimpo
Feb 27, 20198 min read


S.F. Public Defender Jeff Adachi Dies at 59
Rafu Staff Report SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, the city’s highest-ranking Japanese American official and...

Rafu Shimpo
Feb 26, 20196 min read
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