To heal and grow as a nation we need to reflect on past mistakes.

the Taikais online registration process.OAA President Edward Kamiya and Executive Director Yuko Yamauchi in Sacramento.

a world heritage site in Okinawa that was devastated by a fire.The Okinawa Association of America.has been canceled for the fourth year in a row.

the basic goals of yuimaaru/yiimaaru (mutual aid) and retention of Okinawan identity have remained the same.For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation.

a childrens cultural summer program (supported by the Okinawan governments Goodwill Ambassador program).

Although the OAA has changed its name.Tritia Toyota speaks with Marlene Sakamoto (right) at the signing of her new book.

UCLA Asian American Studies Center.Sawtelle Japantown Association.

Institutions like JIS have become vital gathering places for a new Nikkei community.UCLA Asian American Studies Department and UCLA Nikkei Student Union.