March 2010
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Enka Singer Jero Embraces Cultural Heritage, Embarks On U.S. Tour
March 18, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
Enka is often described as the most traditional of all popular music in Japan, usually considered distinct from the very broad J-pop category that includes “non-Japanese” musical genres such as […] READ MORE
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LETTERS: ‘No Protection for Ayako Ozawa,’ Former Cypress House Resident
March 18, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
Note: This letter was sent in response to Ben Hamamoto’s “JASEB to Stop Operating Homes for Japanese American Seniors” article, Feb. 4, 2010. From 2000 to 2004, Ayako Ozawa was […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Filmmaker Loni Ding
March 18, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
Loni Ding, an award-winning filmmaker, activist and teacher, was remembered last weekend with a service and procession in San Francisco. Ding died of a stroke on Feb. 20 at Summit […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Florence K Okada
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
OKADA, FLORENCE K, 85, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2010 with her family by her side. Florence was born in Oakland, Calif. and graduated from Alameda High School. After […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Masami “Sam” Oda
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
ODA, MASAMI “SAM”, age 96 passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He is survived by his wife Kazuko Oda, sister Mary Ota, sons Gary Oda (wife Judy), Dennis Oda, Edward […] READ MORE
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PARTING SHOTS: A Native Angelino’s Gift: The Young Oak Kim Academy in Los Angeles
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
A native Angelino who came home a hero with crippling wounds from two wars to stir hopes among the struggling newcomers has returned “home”? from the Big Sky, this time […] READ MORE
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A Hip-Hop Element: Dan the Automator Launches Audio Alchemy Deejay Series at Yoshi’s San Francisco
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
Dan Nakamura — better known in the music industry as Dan the Automator — has enjoyed phenomenal success as a producer in hip-hop and beyond, putting together such notable albums […] READ MORE
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COMMENTARY: Dunst’s Foray into Asia a Mess
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
Can somebody call Kirsten Dunst’s agent for me? I would prefer it be from someone high up in her talent agency so they can kick her and whoever is her […] READ MORE
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ENTERTAINMENT RE-ORIENTED Oscar Wrap: API Winners
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
While there was nothing approaching last year’s “Slumdog” mania, the 2010 Academy Awards did have some wins of interest for APIs. The award for best-animated picture went to the CGI […] READ MORE
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Paul Igasaki Appointed as Chair and Chief Judge at DOL
March 11, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the appointment of Paul M. Igasaki as Chair and Chief Judge of the DOL’s Administrative Review Board […] READ MORE
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