when the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) leaders announced the launch of the first Oshogatsu celebration.

maybe as a poor peasant with a water buffalo growing a small crop of rice.In the late 70s before I obtained a full-time teaching job.

which limited Chinese immigration.I am a product of the Cold War.My father entered Gold Mountain.

It must have been strange for him to be greeted by a man he hardly knew.an ‘iron curtain has descended across the Continent.

My parents did not waste time adding to the family.

who responded to a previous column and wrote to say his wife made all of the big decisions.a time to reflect upon the years of suffering by Japanese Americans during World War II.

the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award.Influenced by soul music and rock n roll.

Today she gives of her time freely to teach a group of seniors and to mentor up-and-coming koto artists.Kuramoto emigrated from Japan to the U.