Ellen Sayuri Okido Matsumoto introduces us to Marta Matushita, a Japanese-Brazilian artist currently presenting the exhibition "Trans-fios: tecer vidas" (Trans-fios: weaving lives) at the Lacerdine Art Gallery in São Paulo, SP.

Yuriko Yampufé Yabe tells the story behind her decorative fan, a connection to her beloved grandfather for her Nikkei Family II submission. Read her story at our link in bio, and give it a star if you like it! 🌟

This week's "My Name is Neal" is..."Where My Ideas Come From..." by Neal Yamamoto: discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon

Edna Horiuchi shares how Janice Munemitsu learned that her family was connected to Mendez, et al. v. Westminster, et al. which held that the forced segregation of Mexican American students into separate "Mexican schools" was unconstitutional. #civilrights discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2...

For his Nikkei Family 2 submission, Alden M. Hayashi focused on one particular tradition passed down from his parents - omiyage. Read on to find out how he and his brothers felt about the tradition of bringing gifts from their travels.

Masako Hashigami Shinn explores how Hisako Hibi wove her personal experiences into a boarder story of quiet strength as an immigrant, as a Japanese American, and as a mother. You can view Hisako’s work at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, on view October 4–January 4.

For her Nikkei Family 2 submission, Tania Neira Uejo shares the heartbreak of her family's tragic loss - her mother's favorite brother, lost at sea at 24. Read her story at our link in bio, and give it a star if you like it! 🌟

Nikkei Family 2: ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏳⁠ ⁠ We’ve been sharing stories about Nikkei families from around the world. But there’s still one story missing: yours! ❤️⁠ ⁠ We are accepting Nikkei Family stories until 6 p.m. PDT! There’s still time to send your story! Guidelines at 5dn.org/family2

"Never race the Japanese guy with the lawnmower in the back," said L.A.'s street racers about gardener Yoshio Shimazu and his work truck. The unassuming truck's legacy has endured for 70 years—including in the @jamuseum.bsky.social and the Cruising J-Town exhibitions.

On this day in 1988, the Canadian government issued a formal apology to Japanese Canadians for the injustices they suffered during World War II. Norm Masaji Ibuki reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war and the end of the internment. http://discovernikke...

In this week's "Shin Issei Journey" by Arisa Nakamura, as many of us are still working from home, "6 things you should do when working remotely." #comic #cartoon

In 1949, Roy Uyeda finally returned to Canada from Japan—but Canada was a different place after the war, and he was a different person. Read about how Roy stepped back into Vancouver and eventually made his way to Montreal in part 5 of the series on his life.

Hiroshi Onishi shares the life history of Japanese Canadian Kenneth Suzuki, born in Vancouver in 1934. He follows Kenneth's uprooting from Vancouver to Tashime camp during World War II, to Japan.

This week's "My Name is Neal" is..."Fictional Inventions I Wish were Real! (and that I had access to...)" by @Neal Yamamoto http://discovernikke... #comic #cartoon

Meiry Mayumi Onohara shares her family's heartwarming gift to her father, a return to his homeland after 65 years living in Brazil. She realizes the journey, filled with emotional moments, has taught her important lessons to live by.

This month’s Nikkei Uncovered poetry column, curated by @Traci Kato-Kiriyama, features queer Yonsei theatre artist Risa Naomi-Mun Kurosaki who shares poetry of introspection, action, and supernatural. discovernikkei.org/e... #poetry #poet #nikkei #japaneseamerican

Join us at the @jamuseum.bsky.social's Nikkei Children’s Book Festival on September 20! 📖 Come meet the Discover Nikkei team and participate in a creative activity exploring family and foods for all ages!⁠⁠ 🍙 For more info: discovernikkei.org/e... #childrensbooks #bookfestival #janm

Despite trying to temporarily set aside her Japanese Canadian heritage, Ava Sakura is enticed back via community interviews, Nikkei literature, and a gentle nudge from her professor.

In her Nikkei Family 2 submission, Peruvian Nikkei Graciela Nakachi Morimoto gives tribute to her husband's grandparents, whose story of perseverance through hardships clearly touched her heart. 🌟 Send us your own Nikkei Family story—submissions are open now!

Read about the small car racing boom among Nikkei, including Jimmie Yamane's win of the world’s first international go-karting championship, held in 1959. In conjunction with @jamuseum.bsky.social's exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community!

In 1910, Mexico celebrated 100 years of independence, and Japanese artists joined the festivities. From pottery with the iconic maple tree & golden eagle to a Japanese garden at the Chopo Museum, unsteady political waters didn't keep these artists from their craft.

Being a half-Japanese, half-Salvadoran youth in Canada can be complicated, but Maya G. Fuentes found solace in hip hop. From a troubled teen seeking connection to a young adult learning about North American Nikkei, hip hop's influence in Maya's life is undeniable.

Hot off the presses is Gwen Muranaka's latest comic on being Nikkei! Gwen shows her respect to the former Japanese American incarcerees who spoke at the National Day of Action this year in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon #nikkei #KeiroNoHi

Greg Robinson brings to light the story of another Nikkei academic at the University of Pennsylvania, the fantastically clever Noburo Kamiya. His academic journey, despite taking place in the midst of WWII, persevered over three continents and multiple decades.

This week's "My Name is Neal" is..."Indispensable Tools! Implements and instruments necessary to do this ’toon..." by Neal Yamamoto: discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon

Historian Greg Robinson explores the discrimination Japanese American students faced in the 1940s at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. From reading archival documents to speaking with students, Greg uncovers how Nikkei were excluded from the education system.

Renown Brazilian poet and musician Vinicius de Moraes wrote "The Rose of Hiroshima" 79 years ago, after the atomic tragedy delivered to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Despite its age, the lessons conveyed are just as important today.

The latest Nikkei Family 2 submission features the life of centenarian Shigeru Ochi. At 101, he has seen wars, military drafts, and generations of family—and yet, he is humble as can be.

Tatiana Aoki's jichan, or grandfather, found joy in life's simple things. Peaceful and positive, his legacy lives on with Tatiana and her son today, 20 years since his passing. Read her Nikkei Family 2 submission to learn about the positivity he spread in her own words.

Nikkei from Canada, United States, and Australia spoke at @nnmcc.bsky.social in Burnaby to share their experiences on the #TomoshibiBusTour—a journey to former internment sites across BC. 🚎⁠ ⁠ Watch: youtu.be/kfBOFZQvK90#TomoshibiBusTour—a @jamuseum.bsky.social ⁠#landscapesofinjustice #PastWrongsFutureChoices

The story of custom car parts brand Mooneyes is one of multiple generations, continents, and, of course, cars! Read more: (published in conjunction with @jamuseum.bsky.social's exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, extended to December 13!)

The importance of food in culture and identity is immeasurable, especially for hapa indigenous artist Yumiko Noriyuki. Their exploration of Japanese food is as much about sustenance as it is legacy.

In this week's "Shin Issei Journey" by Arisa Nakamura, Yoko and Ken practice new ways to greet each other along with the Japanese way! discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon

Roy Uyeda's exile from Canada to Japan after WWII was far from the end of his hardships. In a country decimated by war, with a native language he no longer understood, hunger, grief and frustration hung heavy over Roy in his youth.

This week's "My Name is Neal" is..."Novels I Intended to Write... (or 'why I write and draw cartoons instead...')" by Neal Yamamoto: discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon

Kaori Nemoto, 2025's Kizuna Nikkei Community Intern, reflects on the incredible experience with @jamuseum.bsky.social and JABA this summer. The history, mentorship, and most strikingly, allyship she experienced will last a lifetime.

In the latest Nikkei Family #2 story, James Mori recounts his childhood experiences from the mid-1900s to his niece, Megan. From growing flowers to incarceration and back to the flower business, peek into this candid conversation between uncle and niece. discovernikkei.org/e...

Vânia Susaki tells the powerful story of a woman who defied the odds and society's expectations. Robbed of a proper education, Vânia's grandmother, Kazue, made every effort to give her daughters the schooling she was deprived of—even if she had to sneak her girls into school.

Cars become more than transport, especially when they're passed down through generations. Naomi Hirahara has seen proof of this in real time, from the dioramas of beloved vehicles to the prominence of cars in her own books. @jamuseum.bsky.social

In the 18th episode of Nima Voices, award-winning author Naomi Hirahara is interviewed by guest host Gwen Muranaka as they discuss Naomi’s writing, community projects, and the future of community storytelling and journalism. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/dq5OVpWPW8s #NimaVoices #author

Spotlight on Sansei Gerald Isobe, member of the deaf community and a life-long trailblazer. Co-creator of App MyEar, he was the first deaf graduate from his high school, and paved the way for other deaf & hard of hearing programming, this Sansei's been inspiring for decades.

As a young Japanese American in 1947, Iwao Ishino's time as a Harvard grad student would change his life—and he would change Harvard. Learn about the many firsts Iwao was at Harvard in part three of the series documenting his life.

This week's "My Name is Neal" is..."My Useless Super Powers" by Neal Yamamoto: http://discovernikke... #comic #cartoon

Nancy Ukai dug into the stories behind the wood carvings & nameplates that are now a part of the Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection & featured in @jamuseum.bsky.social’s traveling exhibition, "Contested Histories: Preserving and Sharing a Community Collection."

The town of Bastos, São Paulo, was founded with Japanese Brazilian farmers in mind. Today, it is famous for an egg festival, but rewinding 100 years reveals stories of little-known Nikkei and their families.

Over 100 years ago, a man named Jokichi Tasaka invented Guri Guri, a tasty cross between ice cream and sherbet. Now, in 2025, his great-granddaughters run the Guri Guri shop, spreading joy and deliciousness in Maui. #tasakaguriguri

John Esaki, former director of @jamuseum.bsky.social's Media Arts Center, shares reason #3 to support our 20 for 20 Campaign: Interview Nikkei elders around the world! Make a donation at 5dn.org/20for20.⁠ Watch the full video: youtu.be/tOK_DAd7PO8 ⁠ #DN20for20

The latest of Oliver Wang's Cruising J-Town detours features street racing legend Nobu Oshiro. When his need for speed forced him out of Hawaii, the world of cars followed him to the US mainland, where he not only raced cars but also souped them up: discovernikkei.org/e... @jamuseum.bsky.social

In her Nikkei Family 2 piece, Sara Evangelina Calderón Saitz tackles the complexity of Nikkei identity with the help of her bonsai tree. From the nontraditional Talavera pot to her aspirations for her bonsai's peak, she expertly recounts her journey of Nikkei identity.

In this week's "Shin Issei Journey" by Arisa Nakamura, Yoko loses temperature control... discovernikkei.org/e... #comic #cartoon