New Clothing Line from Designer with Little Tokyo Roots
Darin Maki’s CRFT celebrates Japanese American culture. Part of an ongoing series featuring Nikkei entrepreneurs…
Browsing: nisei week
Alice Marina Amano Crowned Nisei Week Queen
Kelly Midori Tsunawaki Mock is First Princess; Juli Ann Drindak named Miss Tomodachi. GWEN MURANAKA…
Enduring Grace
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor Madame Fujima Kansuma is seated in her studio on…
GAME OF THROATS: Chestnut Gobbles 377 Gyoza to Reclaim Title
By J.K. YAMAMOTO and MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Rafu Staff Writers Joey “Jaws” Chestnut of San…
2017 Women of the Year Awardees Announced
The Downtown Los Angeles Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen League and the Japanese Women’s…
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: ‘Pokémon Go’: The Power of Pokémon Compels Youth
PBy GEORGE TOSHIO JOHNSTON Something happened July 6 that continues to rock the world. Happily,…
Alumni of Waseda’s International Division Gather in Little Tokyo
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff writer The WaKAmono are a diverse group — different ages,…
Giant of Community Service
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS, Rafu Staff Writer Rarely have two initials meant so much. JT.…
Sara Hutter Crowned Nisei Week Queen
Sara Kuniko Hutter was named the 75th Nisei Week Queen on Saturday night at the…
Schedule of Events for 2015 Nisei Week Japanese Festival
August 1 (Sat) Nisei Week Baby Show Centenary United Methodist Church, 9am – 3pm Cost/Times vary,…
Major Eaters Competing in Gyoza Contest
On Saturday, Aug. 16, the 74th annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival will host the eighth…