‘Mottainai!’ Inspires Unique Gift Concept
A young artist thought as he debated throwing away a pile of Disneyland plastic bags.…
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Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Unveiled in White House Rose Garden
WASHINGTON — The White House Historical Association is honored to support the addition of a…
LA Artcore’s Exhibit Series Honors Lydia Takeshita
By MARY UYEMATSU KAO, Special to The Rafu Oct. 23 marked the opening of the…
Discussion of Book on Artist J.T. Sata
On Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PDT, the Japanese American National Museum…
Fashion Icon at Center of 1970s Controversy Dies
By ELLEN ENDO, Rafu Shimpo Kenzo Takada was an aspiring fashion designer from Himeji, Japan…
Pacific Asia Museum Announces New Plan of Action to Deconstruct Orientalism
PASADENA — USC Pacific Asia Museum (USC PAM) announced Sept. 22 a new plan of…
GVJCI Online Art Show
GARDENA — The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute is presenting its Online Art Show through…
Chiura Obata Memorial Highway Resolution Passed
Rafu Staff Report SACRAMENTO — Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 112, which designates the Chiura Obata Great…
Totoro Coming to the Neighborhood
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is pleased to announce details of “Hayao Miyazaki,” its…
The Road Back: Will API Small Businesses Survive in Post-COVID Era? — Creativity, Collaboration and Craft: LTSC Small Business Assistance
Drawing upon the skill and experience of Japanese American journalists from California (The Rafu Shimpo),…
The Road Back: Part 1 — Public Art Paves the Way to Understanding
Amid often disheartening news accounts that continue to dominate 2020, The Rafu Shimpo reached out to…
L.A. Olympic Design Includes Healthy Dose of Local Love
Launching the official journey to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, LA28…