said Hope Nakamura of Nikkei Progressives.

and dont like the negative health consequences of loneliness.Holt-Lunstad and her colleagues found that being lonely and socially isolated confers as great a health risk as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.

based upon my years of education.some Rafu readers are great at making new friends and staying socially engaged.In his seminal book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community.

which used to bring people together on a weekly basis.as new traditions can be just as fulfilling as fondly remembered old ones.

then cut back on social media or leave it completely for a while.

Lack of light can throw off your circadian rhythm.they are leaders and members of the community.

sisters and brothers were in that burning city.was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize resonated not only Japan but also in Little Tokyo where Nikkei survivors have made nuclear nonproliferation a lifelong mission.

(MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)Because of early immigration patterns.have spent their lives sharing the experiences of what happened to them on Aug.