Our title takes on a more literal meaning for this year's holiday season. Since you're at home anyway, we've got everything from KFC in Japan to good luck charms for the new year. Happy holidays!
check it outAre you ready? We've sourced over 100 community-based businesses all offering one-of-a-kind items. Buy for that special someone, or treat yourself.
Read MoreWe love and appreciate our families, but as Japanese Americans, it can be hard to verbalize our feelings.
Read MoreDeep down, we know it's important to make an effort to hear our grandparents' stories, but starting those conversations can sometimes be challenging. Here's another reminder that it's definitely worth trying.
Read MoreCommunity-based organizations make up the backbone of the Japanese American community. But where did they come from?
Read MoreExplore how a diverse board can enhance an organizations decision-making, network, and innovation.
Read MoreLet's take a look at the methodologies and barriers to transitioning the leadership of our community's nonprofit organizations to the next generation.
Read MoreHawaii is a spiritual place and no stranger to its share of ghost stories. I had my own encounter in 2015 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
Read MoreAmericans have likely heard the "don't step on a crack or you'll break your mother's back" superstition. But other countries have their own silly phrases, including Japan.
Read MoreThe historic Japantowns have served our community for over 100 years, but there are many untold stories that reveal a spooky side of these neighborhoods.
Read MoreThough gardening was a common profession for Japanese American immigrants pre and post-war, their era is now over. How do their descendants perceive and preserve their family's history today?
Read MoreOne writer reflects on her relationship with Amazon and why she made a conscious decision to not renew her account after learning about the company's abusive and exploitative practices.
Read MoreWhether it be a space for cultural exchange or to find a moment of peace, Japanese gardens (and elements of it) can be enjoyed around the world.
Read MoreTrivia, pictionary, origami, and charades -this game has it all! Test out your knowledge of the Japanese American community with this unique take on the beloved game Cranium. For ages 16 and up.
Read MoreThere are a lot of Japanese cultural Easter eggs in Animal Crossing — some obvious, some well-hidden — that are worth digging into.
Read MoreLife in the Japanese American concentration camps was far from ideal, but as bad as the circumstances were, Japanese Americans tried to make the best of their situations. Having outlets like sports, dances, and especially card games helped children do exactly that.
Read MoreEnjoying school can be hard when you feel like you don't belong. There are many factors that impact how much an individual enjoys school, but one that looms large is the demographics of the school.
Read MoreThis year going back to school might look different for folks attending online. Marisa Katsuda, an eighth grade teacher, shares some tips to make this experience a bit easier.
Read MoreEmployment, socializing, and life itself is evolving at an exponential rate... education is not. What do our kids need to truly be prepared for this rapidly changing reality?
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