June 2015
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Ei Ja Nai Ka: A ‘good’ taiko collaboration
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
SAN JOSE — Those planning to attend an Obon festival this year might experience “Ei Ja Nai Ka,” a unique and high energy taiko performance that combines song, dance, chanting, and […] READ MORE
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THE GOCHISO GOURMET: Dining in the past
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
The annual Obon season has started, when we dance, honor and remember those that have passed before us. The steady beat of the taiko (drum) perched on the yagura (tower) […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Marian ‘Kim’ Iida
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
IIDA, MARIAN “KIM”, 91, born August 16, 1923 and resident of El Cerrito, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 19, 2015. She was a unique and wonderful woman […] READ MORE
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Activists claim discrimination and denial of service, call on bowling alley to apologize
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
A Bishop, Calif. business is backing out of its agreement to meet with Asian and Muslim American activists who claim they were discriminated against and denied service at a bowling […] READ MORE
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OBITUARY: Ruby K. Hirashima
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
HIRASHIMA, RUBY K., 96, longtime resident of San Francisco, CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 16, 2015, in Redwood City, CA, with her loving niece […] READ MORE
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Nobuko Miyamoto’s creations add to SoCal Bon Odori
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
LOS ANGELES — Nobuko Miyamoto, singer, dancer and songwriter, has left a significant imprint on the local Obon celebration scene: Several of her songs will be performed by dancers this […] READ MORE
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Contemporary Bon Odori standardized in SoCal
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
LOS ANGELES – Summertime is the season for tens of thousands of Nikkei in Southern California to celebrate Obon, a traditional Buddhist event to honor and express gratitude to one’s […] READ MORE
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Where to buy a butsudan
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Soko Hardware Butsudan; lacquered wood $570; $722.50 1698 Post St., San Francisco’s Japantown (415) 931-5510 Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nichi Bei Bussan Consigned butsudan $700 […] READ MORE
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Where to buy all-things Bon Odori
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Soko Hardware Happi coats (Short work coat): Children’s: $37.50; Adults: Mostly around $46 Hachimaki (Headband): $4.10 Zori (Sandals) (Tatami): $10.20 Zori (Rubber): $22.50; $36 Tabi (Traditional Japanese socks): white; black: […] READ MORE
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LET’S TALK: About bayonets and blankets
June 25, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Memories are tricky things. It’s always been important for me to ask people about their earliest recollections, especially about family. Some respond with certainty, others respond with doubts about the […] READ MORE
