The New King of Pop
By MIEKO BEYER When Mitchell Ida decided to get himself a gift last year, his…
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Webs of Well-being Offers a Fresh Approach to Mental Health
By MIEKO BEYER In 2011, traci ishigo, then still an undergraduate student studying sociology at…
Higa, Perron Receive Fall Decorations
On Nov. 3 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its…
Haunted Little Tokyo: Scaring Up a New J-Town
In Haunted Little Tokyo, a new generation of Little Tokyo business owners puts down roots.…
Change Your Waribashi, Change the World
By MIEKO BEYER Improving upon the design of the widely used waribashi (disposable chopsticks) wasn’t enough…
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
HONOLULU – Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located at 16-701…
California JA Among Albany’s “40 Under 40”
ALBANY, N.Y. —Marketing expert, entrepreneur, former gymnast and professional dancer/actress Sachi Ena Vines has been…
Torrance Event Shines Spotlight on Shochu
By ELLEN ENDO, Rafu Shimpo TORRANCE — Seeking to take its place in the United…
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…
Fugetsu-do, Rafu Bussan Owners Among Honorees at Senior Nutrition Services Banquet
Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services (Koreisha Chushoku Kai) will hold its annual Honor Banquet on…
Jeffrey Ozawa: Not Just a Cook
Jeffrey Ozawa’s company Tenzo offers a thoughtful and artistic approach to cooking and entertaining. Editor’s…
Bidding Aloha to Styles of Hawaii
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor TORRANCE — After 60 years, Styles of Hawaii, located…