which will have over 400 inspired and interested attendees.

Norios recognition by Congressman Correa also gave him the opportunity to return to Japan and take a tour of Misawa Air Base.Army Corporal Norio Uyematsu visits his family in Japan for the first time in 1952.

(DoD photo)He returned to civilian life in July 1952.(DoD photo)“I am so happy I was able to see Misawa again after 73 years.He initially received orders to Okinawa.

”Norio’s mission took on a deeper meaning as he witnessed the resilience of the Japanese people.The people in Misawa were very cordial.

(DoD photo by Patti Hirahara)By TECH.

and the rumble of distant artillery echoed through the unforgiving landscape.a bilingual newspaper serving the Japanese American community of Denver and surrounding areas.

Rafu Staff WriterThe recent closure of The Hawaii Herald and The Hawaii Hochi ハワイ報知 reminds me of a trend that has continued since I started working for the Japanese American/Asian American press as a freelancer and a staff member 40 years ago.The San Francisco-based newspaper closed in 2009.

and Nikkei West in Northern California.English front page from the first issue of The Hokubei Mainichi.