Japanese Americans whole families were incarcerated without any sort of trial — their only crime was they were of Japanese descent.

Altadena will rise from the ashes.Friends and strangers have responded with an outpouring of generosity.

My first exposure to Japanese culture was at the annual summer Obon Festival at Pasadena Buddhist Temple.five-bedroom craftsman home on North Mar Vista Avenue.Despite repeatedly pulling up stakes.

no matter where life has plunked us down over the years.Rafu Staff Writer?In the coming weeks and months.

I attended four junior high schools.

Its clear were experiencing what we suspect a great many of our neighbors are feeling – that our shared history is inextricably lost forever.A Nikkei Harvest: Reviewing the Japanese American Historical Experience and Its Legacy.

The event is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of more than 120.The free event will feature Hansen in conversation with award-winning writer Naomi Hirahara.

coinciding with the launch of a larger Films of Remembrance On Demand archive of past films and classics.Films of Remembrance commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 on Feb.