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30th Anniversary ‘Picture Bride’ Screening at Gardena Cinema Set for Dec. 14


Greater Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Co-Sponsors fundraising tribute to director Kayo Hatt…

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Matsui Nancy
Japanese American Community Leader Nancy E. Matsui passed at 73: Funeral at Orange County Buddhist Church to be held Nov. 22

Matsui was a pillar of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), serving on the Board for over 29 years…

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Nikkei - Japanese American
Now | “Cruising J-Town: Exploring Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles” Exhibition Is Presented by Japanese American National Museum and Art Center College of Design

Los Angeles (July 1, 2025)  – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM), in partnership with ArtCenter College of D…

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Elemental Funk
2025/11/08/ Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute hosts fundraising concert with Japanese American band “Elemental Funk” Nov. 8, 4-9PM

After a two-year absence, GVJCI Elemental Funk Concert Fundraiser is back.…

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Little Tokyo - Local
2025/11/08/ Little Tokyo Community Impact Fund Announces First Building Acquisition and Open House Celebration Nov. 08, 1-3PM

This milestone marks a significant step in preserving the neighborhood’s cultural heritage and supporting small bus…

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Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Hiring Japanese Language School Principal & Programs Coordinator

Please help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and those who may be a great fit!…

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Nakase Natalie
Basketball Coach Natalie Nakase Named Associated Press WNBA Coach of the Year


Golden State Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase was named the Associated Press WNBA Coach of the Year on September 12,…

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2025/10/15/ WWII Camp Wall Fundraiser to feature Hiroshima Trio Concert and After Party/Dance with Sounds of Kokoro at Torrance Cultural Arts Center Oct. 15


Torrance – The WWII Camp Wall and the City of Torrance are holding a fundraising event at the Torrance Cultural Arts Cent…

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Community
2025/10/09/ Little Tokyo Community Council asks community to oppose Fourth/Central Cold Storage development | Public hearing at City Hall scheduled for Oct. 9 at 8AM


From: Hana Noguchi <hana@littletokyola.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your…

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Nikkei - Japanese American
2025/10/05/ “Misadventure of a Nisei Week Queen” film featuring 1954 Queen June Aochi Berk to be screened at Japanese American National Museum Oct. 5 at 2PM


Japanese American National Museum (JANM) presents JANM’s film screening of The Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen on…

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Nikkei - Japanese American
2025/10/05/ 120th Anniversary of Japanese Chamber to be commemorated Oct 5 at Almansor Court in Alhambra | RSVP for Luncheon by Sep. 25

Request for participation in the 120th Anniversary Celebration of Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern Californ…

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Film-TV
2025/09/21 - 10/02/ “Third Act” documenting life of filmmaker & Professor of UCLA Robert Nakamura at the Laemmle Monica Film Center from Sep. 26-Oct. 02


The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present Third Act at the Laemmle Monica Film Center from Friday, Sep…

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