Don Wakamatsu named Seattle Mariners’ new manager!
There's intriguing news coming out of Seattle today. Don Wakamatsu has reportedly been named the Mariner's new manager.
For the Mariners, there is hope that Wakamatsu will turn the team around after not living up...
Thursday bullets
In the midst of the harsh economy, Asian American non-profits may have it the worst.
The San Francisco Chronicle spotlights Hawaii's Nisei veterans.
Chronicling Japan's love affair with chysanthemums.
Better yet than never: Hollywood's newfound respect for...
Wednesday bullets
An in-depth story from Jean Hopfensperger of the Star Tribune about a special volunteer who is bridging the gap between St. Paul, Minn. and Japan.
A diminutive Hawaii-born tea master teaches students the beauty of...
Tuesday bullets
Nancy Pelosi, who is next in line to the Presidency after Vice-President Dick Cheney, becomes the highest ranking U.S. figure to visit the atom bomb site at Hiroshima.
A Fresno Japanese American carries on his...
Interment-era baseball players, a new restaurant and spam hits it big
A neat story on a group of former internees who turned to baseball as a form of therapy. Now, over 60 years later, they are being honored at a luncheon in Sacramento.
Europe's upscale Japanese...
Windy City flavor, the Japanese Nobel and Arnold’s return to Japan
Live in Chicago or taking a trip to the Windy City? Chicago's Daily Herald recently asked officials from Japanese American organizations to name the best Japanese-themed places to visit. Check it out here.
A Montreal-based...
Today’s bullets
The war of words between directors Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood on the role of African Americans in the fight for Iwo Jima is heating up. From this Time article by Alex Altman:...
The six thousand dollar watermelon, Eastwood and Takei
It's Aloha Friday and what better way to prepare for the weekend than by reading about Star Trek alumni, Clint Eastwood and high-end watermelons?
Star Trek alum George Takei speaks to NASA's Goddard Space Flight...
Graduation time for Japanese Americans – 66 years later
It's graduation time at the University of Washington and for several former students, this Sunday will be a very momentous occasion.
A few months ago we told you that 440 AJAs who were removed from...
Asian American jazz and Tatsu Aoki
Ever wanted to hear Taiko drumming with tradition Jazz sounds? Then Tatsu Aoki is your man.
Aoki is a renowned Chicago bassist with over 100 albums to his name. Last weekend, Aoki performed his brand...
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