September 2015
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THE GOCHISO GOURMET: America’s pie
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Is it apple, blueberry, banana cream, Boston cream or custard? It’s actually none of the above. Depending on whose poll you read, America’s pie isn’t even sweet. It’s that savory […] READ MORE
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CHAMPIONSHIP OF DESTINY: Lodi JACL Templars overcome uncertainty with victory
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
LODI, Calif. — It’s usually pretty hot during the summer in Lodi, but the temperature was nothing compared to the hot streak the Lodi JACL Templars went on during the […] READ MORE
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Ethnic enclave readying for new developments
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
SAN JOSE — San Jose’s Japantown, a mix of retail, residential and light industrial development still has opportunity for growth and developers are taking advantage of the available space to […] READ MORE
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A Japan-born Nikkei’s case for the ‘comfort women’ resolution in S.F.
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
I am in support of a resolution to set up a memorial to remember and honor the women in Asia and the Pacific Islands who endured the Japanese Military “Comfort […] READ MORE
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REP. MARK TAKAI: On predecessors and future of Asian Americans in national politics
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Freshman congressman Rep. Mark Takai is a 48-year-old veteran and father of two. Born on Oahu and a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Takai was first elected […] READ MORE
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Grassroots movements take aim at security bills
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
TOKYO — Young Japanese opposed to the passage of the government’s controversial security bills looming in the current Diet session have discovered some political backbone and are making their voices […] READ MORE
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Manh Nguyen inducted into city council, highlights goals of serving immigrant, minority communities
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
SAN JOSE — Manh Nguyen was inducted into the San Jose City Council the afternoon of Aug. 4, at which time he highlighted his goal of serving the minority and […] READ MORE
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Hate crime suspect pleads not guilty to felony and misdemeanor offenses
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
A San Francisco man arrested on allegations he perpetuated a hate crime pleaded not guilty in court Sept. 11 to one felony and at least two misdemeanor offenses. John Schenone, […] READ MORE
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‘Legendary’ World War II veteran Ben Kuroki passes
September 17, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Ben Kuroki, a “legendary aerial gunner” and World War II veteran, died Sept. 1 in Camarillo, Calif., the Japanese American Veterans Association said in a statement. He was 98. According to JAVA, Kuroki […] READ MORE
