September 2014
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Yoshiko Yamaguchi, former film star known as Li Xianglan, dies at 94
September 22, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
TOKYO — Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress who won fame in China, Hong Kong and the United States as well as Japan before becoming a House of […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Hirotaka Okada
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
OKADA, HIROTAKA, 87, a lifelong resident of San Francisco passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2014 at The Jewish Skilled Nursing Home. Hiro was born to Choichi and Sono Okada […] READ MORE
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Book sheds light on San Jose Japantown’s rich history and culture
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
Fifteen years ago, San Jose Japantown community members began working on a project to create a virtual reality tour of the ethnic enclave. Over the years, the lead team members […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Rosemary Tome Hattori
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
HATTORI, ROSEMARY TOMIE, 92, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband and our father William (Bill). She is survived […] READ MORE
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Nikkei Angel Island Pilgrimage set for Oct. 4
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
The Nichi Bei Foundation, in partnership with the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and the National Japanese American Historical Society, will present the Nikkei Angel Island Pilgrimage Saturday, Oct. […] READ MORE
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Grief, diversity and gratitude — An interview with filmmaker J.P. Chan
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
Since he burst on the scene in 2005, J.P. Chan has been a regular on the Asian American film and independent film circuits. His acclaimed short films, including “Digital […] READ MORE
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Son of Japanese 9/11 victim asks world to never forget
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
NEW YORK — Taichi Sugiyama was three years old when he lost his father, Yoichi Sugiyama, on Sept. 11, 2001. Now 16 years old, Sugiyama came to New York to […] READ MORE
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Police investigate string of snatching robberies
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Bay City News Service) — The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a recent string […] READ MORE
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Supervisor Chiu argues sex-selective abortion bans discriminate against Asian American women
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
San Francisco Supervisor David Chiu announced a resolution to the board of supervisors today opposing sex-selective abortion bans, stating that the bans are rooted in the assumption, not evidence, that […] READ MORE
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Former San Diego man arrested, charged with murder of Japanese wife
September 18, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Former San Diego man Anthony Simoneau has been charged with the 2007 murder of his Japanese wife Fumiko Ogawa, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office […] READ MORE
