Local News
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Community Volunteer Offers Skills to Enrich Lives
Feb 14, 2019By John Sammon SAN FRANCISCO — One of the reasons San Francisco remains a cultural hub is the work of Miki Novitski, whose volunteerism as emcee of the city’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade and... -
Woman Thanks Grandfather for Contributions
Dec 15, 2018By John Sammon Sonia Prasad Quesada found a unique way to thank a departed ancestor for contributions to her life as well as the country and to pay tribute to the struggles her grandfather faced in... -
“American Sutra” to Look at World War II Camps through Buddhist Perspective
Dec 8, 2018By John Sammon A new book titled “American Sutra” will take a unique and different look at the experiences of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II; showing how their Buddhist faith gave them strength and... -
Tennis Star Recalls Groundbreaking Career
Dec 2, 2018By John Sammon Ann Kiyomura-Hayashi, one of the first Japanese American tennis stars to popularize the sport for women worldwide, is also partly responsible for the mega million dollar prize winnings today’s female stars enjoy.... -
Obituary Announcement
Dec 1, 2018Shizuko Kato March 18, 1925 – December 8, 2018 Shizuko Kato, resident of San Jose, was born on March 18, 1925 in Sacramento and passed away on Dec. 8, 2018 at El Camino Hospital in Mountain... -
Man Turns Toys into Art
Nov 18, 2018By John Sammon SAN FRANCISCO — The traditional Japanese genius for vibrant colors and imaginative designs in art adorning everything from kimonos to stylized 19th century water color paintings also extends to toys—a career Mark Nagata... -
Rare Act of Kindness: Go for Broke and Monterey JACL to Host WWII Japanese American Experience Exhibit
Oct 9, 2018By John Sammon It was a rare act of decency, and has been largely unknown until now. Monterey has the unique distinction of being one of the very few communities to welcome back Japanese Americans returning... -
Woman’s Artistry Brings Characters to Life and Delight to Children
Oct 9, 2018By John Sammon Emeryville — Bryn Imagire has the rare opportunity and artistic ability to transform what begins simply as an idea, a conception, into an animation art form bringing characters to life that delight millions... -
Cal League Baseball Elects Sakata to Hall of Fame
Jul 26, 2018By John Sammon HONOLULU – The kind of dedication, determination and commitment that propelled Lenn Sakata into the Big Leagues as a baseball player and then later to become the winningest manager in the history of... -
Love of the Game Propels Bay Area Man into Basketball Big Time
Jul 26, 2018By John Sammon It’s an incongruous sight, five-foot-four-inch Kyle Nishimoto on a basketball court craning his neck all the way back, looking up, to advise a player towering over him who is seven feet tall. But...