The Nisei Week Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit Award honorees who will be recognized during the 83rd Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Aug.

the offices of The Rafu Shimpo will have a new home.the majority of the Rafus newsroom staff has been working remotely.

the paper is not immune to the pressures that have been faced by legacy Japanese American businesses trying to survive in Little Tokyo.coverage of the Japanese American community will not change.the Komai family and our staff have been dedicated to informing and representing the community.

Komai said that the cost of renting an office in Little Tokyo is not sustainable for the business.and Komai reiterated his gratitude for the continued support from readers and the greater community.

he stated that since COVID-19.

This has been so substantial that Little Tokyo was listed as one of Americas 11 Most Endangered Historical Places in 2024.Third Act is most likely the last

filled with generosity and connection.The organization also hopes that the event will provide an unintimidating.

says Becca Doll-Tyler (Ninazuma Pottery).who drives from Temecula to participate almost every year.