February 2013
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New report details the changing demographics of the AAPI community
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice released a new demographic report, “A Community of Contrasts: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in California,” Feb. 4. The report provides […] READ MORE
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Writer Donald Richie, who introduced Japan films to world, dies at 88
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Writer and critic Donald Richie, who helped introduce Japanese movies to the United States and Europe, died Tuesday at a Tokyo hospital, a friend of his said. […] READ MORE
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Resolution introduced to recognize Day of Remembrance, and apologize for wrongful firing of CA’s Nikkei employees
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Japanese Americans gathered at the State Capitol Feb. 19 for a Day of Remembrance event to commemorate the mass incarceration of Nikkei in American concentration camps during […] READ MORE
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BACK IN THE BAY: One-on-one with Jeremy Lin
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
OAKLAND, Calif. — Heading into the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors entered their Feb. 12 game against the Houston Rockets needing a win to snap a four-game losing streak. […] READ MORE
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THE GOCHISO GOURMET: Maverick blends
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
I’m not sure at what point in time America got hung up on pure grape varietals as their wines of choice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel. … The only Old World […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Ted Tsuneo Kinoshita
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
KINOSHITA, TED TSUNEO was born June 21, 1924, and died Jan. 13, 2013. He was born in San Francisco and raised in Walnut Grove, Calif. He spent most of his […] READ MORE
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JAs join chorus against Nat’l Defense Authorization Act
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
In response to the National Defense Authorization Act, San Francisco Board of Supervisor President David Chiu and a coalition of supporters held a press conference on the steps of City […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Roger Otoji Shiozaki
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
SHIOZAKI, OTOJI ROGER, 90, Roger, a devoted husband and family man, passed away peacefully in Monterey, Calif. He was born Dec. 12, 1922, and died Feb. 8, 2013. He celebrated […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Henry Utaka Morinaka
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
Morinaka, Utaka Henry, 93, died peacefully at home in Mountain View on Dec. 29, 2012. Hank is survived by his wife Anna, daughter Leanne (Kenji) Maru, and his grandchildren Fred […] READ MORE
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Businessman and philanthropist George Aratani dies
February 21, 2013 by Nichi Bei News
Businessman and philanthropist George Aratani passed away Feb. 13, the U.S.-Japan Council said in a statement. According to the Densho Encyclopedia, Aratani was 95 years old. Aratani launched post-World War […] READ MORE
