Cementing Her Reputation
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer PASADENA — The atmosphere in front of Vroman’s Bookstore in…
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‘We Are Stronger Together Than Apart’
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer A Japanese American woman and a Mexican American man all…
OCO Dance to Benefit A3M
ANAHEIM — Orange Coast Optimist presents Dancing for Miracles VII, celebrating 27 years of bringing…
A Welcome Diversion
It was a double brush with greatness on Sunday, as local legend Arthur Nakane was…
Nakamura’s Relationship Stretches Beyond ‘Sisters’
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer For Suzy Nakamura, appearing in Philip Kan Gotanda’s “Sisters Matsumoto”…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Allegiance’ Coming to Theaters in December
In its annual return to screens around the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, Fathom Events…
Drawn Out of Retirement
In 2013, Academy Award-winning film director and animator Hayao Miyazaki suddenly announced his retirement at…
JAs Demand Justice for ‘Comfort Women’ Survivors
The award-winning documentary film “The Apology,” directed by Tiffany Hsiung, will be screened on Thursday,…
‘Liz and the Blue Bird’ at Theaters Statewide
“Liz and the Blue Bird,” an animated coming-of-age drama directed by Naoko Yamada, is currently…
A Sansei Story
Grateful Crane Ensemble presented “Growing Up Sansei,” a play reading and community dialogue, on Oct.…
Fujima Kansuma’s 100th Birthday to Be Celebrated at Aratani
The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, together with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and…
Bonsai Demonstration at Nakaoka Center
GARDENA — Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai announces a bonsai demonstration with Harry Harrington on Friday,…