The Rafu Shimpo - L.A. Japanese Daily News

Columnists

OCHAZUKE
By Maggie Ishino
Where Is My Heart?
Saturday, May 19, 2007

When extreme warm weather prevails as it often does in Los Angeles, I feel a great pang of homesickness for the beautiful city by the Golden Gate—San Francisco. I have such nostalgic memories of this city and reminisce about the good times and wonderful friends I left behind.

THROUGH THE FIRE
By Sharon Yamato
Five Forever Friends
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

“Sixty-five years,” he said. “My mother still gets together regularly with five girlfriends she has known for 65 years.”

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE
By W T Wimpy Hiroto
A Reading Service For All
Saturday, May 23, 2009

An admirer of the Los Angeles Times (circa turn of the century), CR2S is also a booster of Time Magazine. Unfortunately a member of a terminal breed these days times two.

OCHAZUKE
By Alex Herbach
From My Family to Yours: Happy ChrismaShogaNukkah!
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008

Everyone’s holiday presents have subtext.

THROUGH THE FIRE
By Ryan Masaaki Yokota
Chinaphobia and the Nikkei
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008

Having just returned from a year abroad in Japan, one of the more interesting aspects that I encountered was just how active everyday citizens in Japan were in fighting for issues of peace and justice.

HORSE’S MOUTH
By George Yoshinaga
Honoluliuli, the Little-Known Camp
Saturday, May 30, 2009

In this day and age when the term “old friend” is used, it can be interpreted in two ways.

OCHAZUKE
By Nao Gunji
My 2008 Year In Review
Friday, January 16, 2009

Happy 2009. This is our first Ochazuke of the year, so I guess I should do something “new years-ish,” like new-year’s resolutions or a year in review. Since the Rafu conducted its own year in review on Jan. 1 and my resolutions are technically the same every year (read more, exercise more, eat well, not buying too many shoes, etc.), I would like to look back on my year 2008 and share that with our loyal readers.

OCHAZUKE
By Gwen Muranaka
No Bailout Here
Saturday, May 9, 2009

It turns out there are some problems that even Barack Obama won’t take on. White House Press Secretary Bob Gibbs ruled out the possibility of a bailout for the nation’s ailing newspaper industry, even as the Boston Globe negotiates with its union to avoid shutting its doors.

OPEN END-O
By Ellen Endo
A Rose By Any Other Name
Sunday, May 3, 2009

“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” —Chinese proverb

THROUGH THE FIRE
By Jennifer “Emiko” Kuida
‘Tis the Season for API Giving
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006

Ah, the holidays. They come up so quickly, don’t they? It’s so hard to believe that 2007 is just a few weeks away. My husband Tony and I try to live within our means throughout the year so that we can support some of the Asian American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations who do such great work for the community.

OCHAZUKE
By Mikey Hirano Culross
It’s Christmas and I’m Off to Join the Choir
Monday, December 29, 2008

I love singing in a choir, especially at Christmastime. After all, what’s not to love? In addition to making beautiful music, you forge wonderful relationships, have the opportunity to sing in gorgeous halls and churches and you even get to dress like a Supreme Court justice.

THROUGH THE FIRE
By Joe Soong
Life Stories
Saturday, April 18, 2009

On a Saturday morning, eight of us sat in a second floor classroom at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo.

INTO THE NEXT STAGE
By Guy Aoki
With Asian Americans Like These... Who Needs Enemies?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008

If the Rafu Shimpo had lived up to its mission of reporting issues of importance to the Asian American community, you would already have read about MANAA’s battle with Sony Pictures over their new film “21.”

OCHAZUKE
By Mario G Reyes
Absolutely Honest
Friday, February 20, 2009

I lost quite a few close friends this past year.
Now, not even two months into the new year and three more friends have passed on. Because of this, I have become more conscious of how connected we really are to one another.

THROUGH THE FIRE
By Trisha Murakawa
The Big Fat Lie
Saturday, April 25, 2009

It’s a big fat lie. If someone tells you they are against same-sex marriage because they are defending marriage between a man and a woman, that’s nothing but a big fat lie.

OCHAZUKE
By Jordan Ikeda
The Best of Times Amidst the Worst of Times
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

Tuesday night marked the most historic presidential election in all of American history. Most definitely in my 26 years of life. For those who have no idea what I’m talking about, this article is exactly for you.

	ANYTHING THAT COMES TO MIND By Bill Hosokawa Topside Problems Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 As some readers of this column (there are a few, I’m told) know, the conductor a few weeks ago changed his return address from Colorado to a rural part of the State of Washington.


	THROUGH THE FIRE By Mari Nakano Spring Awakening Sunday, March 8, 2009 Springtime is often a season associated with cleaning and refreshening.


	KEYS TO FITNESS By Sheila Yonemoto, PT Diet, Exercise and Sleep Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 Diet: To understand what a good diet is, educate yourself about nutrition. I have read several different books and looked for common advice. I also determine what works for me. For example, I know I need to eat a specific combination of different types of foods to feel satisfied and energetic.