com/@ShintoInariThe shrine offers various prayers such as: Yakuyoke (warding off misfortune).

These individuals embody the pioneer spirit of the first-generation Issei.org/events/pioneer-luncheon-registration.

The Nisei Week Foundation is excited to recognize the 2025 Pioneer Spirit Award honorees.Every year the Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated years to uplifting the Japanese American community through outstanding work and volunteering.Ticket sales will end on Wednesday.

Photo by JUN NAGATA / Rafu Shimpo2024 Nisei Week Court and Pioneer Spirit Honorees.Consul General Kenko Sone and wife Mami Sone (center).

Program will take place from 11 a.

The award acknowledges their efforts.left me with a different silence — one shaped by empathy for my brothers whose families were uprooted.

and Asian influences — was not rebellion alone.By DAVID MIYOSHIVIETNAM VETERANThis years Nisei Week Festival pays special tribute to Japanese American Vietnam veterans.

stood barely above Black Americans.Honoring the UnspokenIn recognition of the 50th anniver-sary of the end of the Vietnam War.