The Memorial Day reading was given by Cadet/Capt.

I was able to speak with Ken Minami and Albert Saisho about their experiences co-founding the Nikkei Student Union and their thoughts on how NSU has grown since its inception.Rafu: Why was the Nikkei Student Union founded?Albert (left) and Ken (right) enjoying wine at Inglenook Winery in Napa Valley.

and Im glad that I became more conscious of being Japanese American and Asian American …I was glad that we created the group.it helps create a more well-rounded view of what it means to be Japanese American.A key person that we met was Roy Nakano.

since you guys always question this.why dont you start one?Ken: Recognizing that there were all these other Japanese Americans there.

Rafu: What was your favorite memory from NSU?Ken: We had a number of these pot-luck social events.

Ken is currently a lawyer practicing in Marin County.but I also realized that we needed to teach Japanese a little differently than we used to.

as interest in all things Japanese have spiked over the last year.By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU STAFF WRITERThe bright.

Phone (626) 396-9927 or visit www.led by native speakers of Japanese.