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Odori ‘rock star’ Fujima Kansuma dies at 104
March 30, 2023 by Takeshi Nakayama, Nichi Bei News
LOS ANGELES — Fujima Kansuma, the legendary Japanese dancer who taught thousands of students in a career that spanned nearly eight decades, died on Feb. 22 at 104. Miyako Tachibana, […] READ MORE
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SAHOMI TACHIBANA: American legacy of a Japanese dancer
April 2, 2022 by Nichi Bei News
Not many people can say their career has lasted nine decades, but for master Japanese classical dancer Sahomi Tachibana, her career in dance spanned 90 years indeed — and so […] READ MORE
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Matt Ogawa perpetuates the cultural arts and gives back with a purpose
March 31, 2018 by Nichi Bei News
Whether motivating a group into action or expressing his love for his own Japanese American heritage through his involvement in a myriad of cultural activities, Matt Ogawa doesn’t have to […] READ MORE
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Japanese dance teacher who brought joy to WWII inmates remains active at 99
April 27, 2017 by Nichi Bei News
LOS ANGELES — Fujima Kansuma, the legendary Japanese dancer who taught several thousand students in a career that has spanned nearly eight decades, participated in a little-known part of history […] READ MORE
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Cherry Blossom Festival celebrating 50 years and embracing the future
April 1, 2017 by Nichi Bei News
San Francisco’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary with organizers hoping to present a celebration of Japanese culture that is bigger than ever. This year, the two […] READ MORE
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Sacramento group preserves Japanese folk dancing and music
April 1, 2017 by Nichi Bei News
Through its long history, with roots dating back to the late 1940s, the Sacramento, Calif.-based Sakura Minyo Doo Koo Kai has gone through a few changes, but its core remains […] READ MORE
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Japanese cultural arts classes
April 3, 2015 by Nichi Bei News
Editor’s Note: Don’t see your cultural group listed? Contact us at cbfguide@nichibeiweekly.org to add your group to our cultural arts class listings. Daion Taiko Location: Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 […] READ MORE
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Japanese cultural classes
April 4, 2014 by Nichi Bei News
Taiko San Francisco GenRyu Arts Location: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St., S.F.’s Japantown Contact: (415) 420-3151, info@genryuarts.org, www.genryuarts.org Maikaze Daiko Location: Dance Mission Theater, […] READ MORE
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SoCal festivals make summertime joyful
June 21, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Obon is a traditional Buddhist event to honor and express gratitude to one’s ancestors for the gift of life. As a celebration of the legacy passed down by one’s ancestors, […] READ MORE
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Obon traditions and celebrations in Maui, SF
June 21, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
In March 2009, the Rev. Ronald Kobata became minister of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco. Kobata said that it’s “quite an honor” to be a reverend at the first […] READ MORE
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