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| Feature Articles |
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| The Man Who Helped Save Little Tokyo As city planner, Reuben Lovret proved an invaluable ally to Japanese Americans. |
| Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
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| A Coastline Reimagined After nearly two decades of neglect, the former Marineland site in Palos Verdes will be transformed into a luxurious resort. |
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
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| From Cookies to Politics Two documentarians speak about their projects that are on display at the 42nd Visual Communications Film Festival. |
| Saturday, May 3, 2008 |
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| Life After Carnegie The North Torrance Youth Symphony Orchestra took home a silver award for their performance at Carnegie Hall. |
| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
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| Getting Fried in Tokyo Staff writer Jordan Ikeda revisits Tokyo several years later and discovers that the food hasn’t changed at all. |
| Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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| Puppy Love The Sakurai family says their autism canine Rocko is more than just man’s best friend. |
| Friday, March 28, 2008 |
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| Fishing a Rainforest River Want to reel in some nice Peacock bass? Try a trek to the Brazilian rainforest. |
| Friday, Mar. 14, 2008 |
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| Get Your Fill of Mush For the first time, web surfers will be able to track Alaska’s Iditarod dog sled race. |
| Friday, March 7, 2008 |
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| The Resistant Photographer Hiromi Tsuchida’s photography has been both revolutionary and indefinable. To see why, you must see it all in perspective. |
| Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 |
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| Miso: Healthy and Almighty Marukome opens its first U.S. factory in Irvine. The company hopes the American public will discover that miso is more than just the brown paste in miso soup. |
| Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 |
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| To Lure a Predator We chat with “To Catch a Predator” decoy Dani Miura about her career, her childhood and what it feels like to hug a pedophile. |
| Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 |
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| Mastering Drunken Love Artist Kiyoshi Nakazawa talks about his zine ‘Drunken Master’ and fascination for comics and mixed martial arts. |
| Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 |
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| Back to the Community Along with the scorching heat and rampant fires, this past summer brought with it great changes in Little Tokyo. |
| Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 |
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| When Worlds Collide MOCA hosts “© Murakami,” a retrospective of the works of artist Takashi Murakami. |
| Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 |
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| Surfs Up, Mate Three years after its release in Australia, Japanese surfer film “Bondi Tsunami” emerges in the North American market. |
| Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 |
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| Terror(izing) in Buena Park A Rafu reporter embraces her inner zombie for the 35th Annual Halloween Haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm. |
| Saturday, Oct.13, 2007 |
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| China: A Wonder of a Trip The Kaeru Kid offers his number one suggestion for the trip of a lifetime. The time to visit is before the Olympics. |
| Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 |
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| On the Road Again East West Players launches 42nd anniversary season with “Durango,” the story of a family’s troubled quest for the American Dream. |
| Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 |
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| Papa’s Grand Promise The Kaeru Kid takes a trip to the Grand Canyon, at the behest of a small–but influential– |
| Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 |
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| A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Kansai Region The wonders of Japan come alive during a trip rich in cultural experiences and world-class cuisine. |
| Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 |
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| Mystery Marks the Spot Santa Cruz has an attraction where your perspective–and likely your balance–are thrown off kilter. |
| Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 |
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| Molokai: The Friendly Island The Kaeru Kid continues his tour of some of Hawaii’s lesser-known vacation spots. |
| Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 |
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| The Origin of the Maneki Neko Retold Local photographer fulfills his dream of becoming a children’s book author. |
| Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 |
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| Kapow! It's Comic-Con Thousands experience the wonder of the largest comic book convention in the world. |
| Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 |
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| ‘Pinapple Island’ Price Savvy Visitors to Lanai don’t need a Bill Gates budget to book a memorable stay. |
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 |
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| A Market on the Move Local farmers’ market prepares for grand opening at City Hall on Thursday. |
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 |
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| No Ordinary Cup of Tea Tea Forté puts the taste—and style—back into an age-old tradition. |
| Saturday, July 14, 2007 |
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| A Lifetime of Transformation Aki Fukui has been a fan of the cartoon all his life. With the new movie coming to theaters, we talk to a true “Transformers” fan. |
| Saturday, July 7, 2007 |
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| Taiko in Transition Shoji Kameda and the On Ensemble offer a fresh voice for a traditional instrument. |
| Sunday, July 1, 2007 |
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| Garden Traditions New exhibition explores the historic connection between horticulture and Japanese Americans. |
| Sunday, June 17, 2007 |
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| Fancy Footwork Four-day geta art exhibition showcases talents of local and international artists. |
| Sunday, June 17, 2007 |
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| Is This You, Okei-san? Photos of Wakamatsu colony are discovered. |
| Sunday, June 10, 2007 |
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| Tribute to a Fallen Hero Police officer Gary Murakami honored with Spirit of Los Angeles award on Friday. |
| Saturday, April 28 , 2007 |
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| Make Art Not War Telling documentary explores the trauma of war and the soothing nature of art. |
| Saturday, April 21 , 2007 |
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| East Meets West Prana Café features tasty fare without the guilt. |
| Saturday, April 14 , 2007 |
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| Goodbye, Joseph’s Men’s wear store specializing in short and extra short sizes closes its doors after 61 years in Little Tokyo. |
| Monday, April 9 , 2007 |
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| A Legend Reborn The Wakamatsu Colony takes first steps towards becoming a state park. |
| Saturday, March 24, 2007 |
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| Beyond Cute Exhibition by Japanese artist Michiko Yao explores Japanese female subculture through art. |
| Saturday, March 17, 2007 |
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| Bearing Witness New film tells the story of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings through personal accounts of those who were there. |
| Saturday, March 10, 2007 |
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| Flagging Down Her Past Former internee hopes for answers about the flag she sewed at Tule Lake. |
| Saturday, March 3, 2007 |
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| Remembering Callas East West Players’ production, “Master Class,” recalls the life of a diva. |
| Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 |
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| Bon Appétit! Santa Monica restaurant offers traditional favorites with a side of ingenuity. |
| Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 |
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| Sakura Season on the Horizon There are few Japanese icons more popular than the Japanese cherry tree, or sakura/ Popular for more than just scenic beauty, cherry blossoms are also synonymous with renewal in Japan. |
| Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 |
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| REVIEW: Pad Thai Western ‘Tears’ is as Campy as it is Long When director Wisit Sasanatieng followed through on an impulse to explore an authentically Thai style of filmmaking, he took a chance that was discouraged by many of his contemporaries. |
| Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 |
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| City Cruising Cincinnati, where the Ohio River meets, is the heart of the Japanese automobile industry in the U.S. |
| Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 |
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| Strings of Success Valencia’s Mike Penny, an unexpected virtuoso of the tsugaru shamisen, will perform this Sunday in Claremont with some of the finest players of Japanese folk music. |
| Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 |
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| A Sympathetic Lens Once-censored, Lange’s photos tell the story of JA internment. |
| Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 |
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| Humor on The Ice Japanese Skater Keiji Tsukamoto plays a comedic role in Disney On Ice. |
| Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 |
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| Neighborly Preservation In West Adams, historic homes are a passion for residents and visitors. |
| Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 |
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| I Love L.A. But...... Like the swallows of San Juan Capistrano, I return to a certain point each year. My trek starts on the North 101 Highway, up through San Luis Obispo. Once I hop onto California Highway 1, I feel the stirrings of adventure. |
| Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 |
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| Under the Sea A diving newbie learns how to scuba aboard a live-aboard ship in Kona, Hawaii. |
| Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 |
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| Drifting Pretty Female drift racers show that they’re tough as nails and can still love the color pink. |
| Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 |
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| Fighting For Hope Nancy Sakakura shares the story of her long journey to find a bone marrow donor. |
| Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 |
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| Marketing Japan to the Masses Former Consul General Seiichi Noboru discusses China, U.S.-Japan relations, and boosting foreign travel. |
| Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 |
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| Fine Korean Dining in Temecula Minong Korean Soft Tofu B.B.Q. Village offers barbecue and a variety of traditional dishes. |
| Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 |
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| TeleMongol Pulls No Punches A new comedy about a fictional Asian American TV station runs now through Dec. 17 in Burbank. |
| Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006 |
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| Sakoguchi Art Evokes Camp Memories Hampshire College houses exhibit by Nisei chronicler. |
| Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 |
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How Shanghai Sprung Me Out |
| Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 |
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| New DVD Chronicles Skateboarder’s Wild Life Christian Hosoi’s documentary is due out Nov. 14 |
| Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 |
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| My First Bite in France A first-time traveler offers a guide to France’s delectable eats. |
| Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 |
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| Japanese Dreamin’ Independent film comedy “Big Dreams Little Tokyo” screens at AFI Fest, Nov. 2-3. |
| Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 |
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| It’s Back to Ghoul Night Knott’s Halloween Haunt isn’t the only fright night worth visiting. Here are some of a number of Halloween attractions you can also enjoy here in Southern California. |
| Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 |
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| A World Away, A Helping Hand Long Beach resident Sky Tetsuka traveled to Nepal to assist families in need. |
| Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 |
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| ‘Babel’ Connects Japanese Actors, Brad Pitt Koji Yakusho and Rinko Kikuchi star in a modern day biblical tale of international misunderstanding. |
| Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 |
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| ‘Cheers’ to Tokyo 7-7 I’ve always secretly wanted to be able to walk into a coffee shop on any given morning, sit down and say to the waitress, “I’ll have the usual, please.” This is exactly the case for many patrons of Culver City’s Tokyo 7-7. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 |
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| Final Battle Action star Jet Li talks about behind the scene stories of his latest movie, “Fearless.” |
| Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 |
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| Endings and New Beginnings Closure of Fishking Processors marks a new beginning for a JA family business. |
| Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 |
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| Top of the J-Pop Joey Carbone strikes a chord in the Japanese music industry with catchy pop melodies. |
| Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006 |
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| Zo Delicious Sushi Zo in West Los Angeles reels in fresh fish, pure and simple. |
| Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006 |
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| Ultimate luxury Infiniti M35 Sport offers athletic performance with the features and safety of a high-end luxury car at a sensible price. |
| Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 |
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| Secret to His Success In a predominantly Caucasian industry, Korean American comedian Bobby Lee strives to succeed in Hollywood. |
| Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 |
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| Fall into some Color As one local tour company prepares for its Fall Colors tours in Japan, recollections from two veterans of the trip help paint the vivid pictures. |
| Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 |