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Friday, July 11, 2025

We are dedicated to honor the histories and legacies of Japanese American communities in Northern California while encouraging and inspiring the next generation of storytellers in our communities.

Preserving History In a 3-D Way

Rory Fukuda has been meticulously creating a miniature replica of a portion of San Jose Japantown, a place that Rory grew up and has many connections to the business owners and residents. He describes it as a 2024 snapshot of 5th and Jackson Street, the center of Japantown.
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Firefighter and Mentor Uncle at Same Station

JA Firefighter shares in his words how he and his hero become "brothers".

Today’s Japanese Americans

fter attending the 2022 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage in Cody, WY, siblings Katey Terumi and Finn Kaoru Laubscher were inspired to find a way to preserve the many stories they heard during their experience.
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Have You Seen Ella’s Art?

There is no doubt that if Ella Honderich were alive today, she would be very pleased to know that her work has not only survived her, but brings joy to those who see it. So the question remains…

Resurrected interview sparks fond memories for family

Born in Watsonville, CA on December 9, 1918, Grandpa Jerry was funny, caring and honest despite all the hardships that he endured throughout his nearly 92 years.

A Remarkable Locke Family and a Mystery Solved

Many who visit the Locke Boarding House Museum are at least familiar with the Kuramoto name.
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Osaka-Ya: The Next Generation

Step into Osaka-Ya Confectionary shop and peer into the windowed showcase and see the wide variety of colors and flavors of mochi and manju.

From Childhood to Adulthood, a Grandson is Bringing the Guava Cake Back to San Jose!

Do you remember Aki’s Bakery nestled on Jackson Street in San Jose Japantown? Or maybe you are more familiar with the larger Meridian Avenue location?

Celebrity Corner

Who reads NikkeiWest NorCal Japanese American News?

Olympic judo legend, Yosh Uchida reads front page news of his 104th birthday!

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Celebration of Life for Yoshihiro Uchida

Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida passed peacefully at sunrise, at home on June 27th this year at the age of 104.

T-Bone Congratulations

SJSU Class of 2024 Graduation