A wreath was placed at the memorial by Maki along with Kristen Hayashi of JANM.

The Vancouver Daily Province reported on a sumo tournament held at City Hall Auditorium:The battle consists in keeping feet on the mat.Vancouver ArchivesThe Japanese Canadian community erected a torii.

Japanese Canadians properties were liquidated.Some people are even drawn to sumo specifically to test their skills against bigger and stronger opponents.What makes Sumo Sundays unique — and successful — is their rigorous emphasis on openness and inclusivity.

University of British Columbia LibrarySumo wrestling at an internment camp on the Hope-Princeton Highway Project.Pecknold lived for several years in Japan.

a Netflix documentary about Hiyori Kon (今 日和).

generating interest beyond the Japanese community.Mochizuki recalled honoring Asian Pacific American Medal of Honor recipients during the U.

in TV news production and as authors of historical fiction for children.AAJA extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ken Mochizuki.

working at several journalism jobs before being hired by the International Examiner.he became involved with the Asian American movement.