Origin story at Orange County Buddhist Church. Founder of Kizuna. Cultural enthusiast. Interested in exploring the ins and outs of our community so we can discover our past and pave our future.
Discover the inspiring stories behind three innovative community projects selected for the Yo! Accelerator and learn how they aim to preserve culture, uplift communities, and promote wellness.
Introducing Yo! Accelerator - uniting and empowering builders and creators, driving innovation and lasting community impact.
Yo! Camp 2023 was one for the ages. Read on.
Now that the summer, graduation, and the prospect of the future are inching closer, I thought this might be the perfect time to assuage some of the growing fears around the job search and career transition, especially for our college-aged readers.
Move beyond the comparison game and discover the true purpose of Culture Nights. Learn how building community and educating audiences are the key ingredients to success.
What are you doing this February 19th? The Day of Remembrance is an important time for us as community members to reflect on our unique history and make connections to our endeavors in the present.
After painstaking trial and error spanning 30+ batches, three years, and three separate mochitsuki’s, we’ve compiled the essential notes for the “Goldilocks” zone of mochi consistency and texture: think not too hard, not too soft… just right.
Our inaugural year of Yo! Camp was something magical. Let's explore where that magic comes from.
When it comes to summer camps and programs, parents and kids often underestimate the importance and value of these opportunities. Let's explore the deep value of the summer camp experience.
The full infographic to accompany the "Japanese Fashion Through the Years" article.
Collegiate taiko has had a prolific expansion over the last couple of decades. Let's explore how it's grown and where it still needs to go.
While most have a basic familiarity with the animals of the Lunar New Year, there are a number of nuances and stories associated with the zodiac that many don't know. Let's jump right in!
No two ozoni are alike. Join us as we explore the variety of mochi from around the world.
A family mochitsuki can be a great way to bring the family together for the holidays and it's easier than you think.
Mental health and therapy have always been taboo topics within the Asian American community. But, if we’re able to move past that stigma, therapy can be a life-changing, super-charged version of self-care.
When it comes to family-owned businesses in the Japanese American community, expectations are high. Here's what that pressure is like for the next generation.
For the past decade, Marie Kondo has built a base of followers, guided by her principles in decluttering and streamlined material possession. But has capitalism steered her away from her original purpose?
As organizations seek to diversify their leadership, they often only bring on a single board member to represent an entire community. Why does tokenizing happen? What are the consequences?
Exploring the lasting legacy of youth development in the Boy Scout programs of the Japanese American community.
Breaking up is hard to do. Relive the past with us as we share the floundering routines we used to do post-relationship.
Where did JA ball come from? More importantly, where is it going?
I caught up on all the movies that I should have seen... and it was worth it.
Hey, come and check out this bowl cut.
Take a short quiz and get yourself a good luck charm for the new year!
Let's take a look at the methodologies and barriers to transitioning the leadership of our community's nonprofit organizations to the next generation.
Community-based organizations make up the backbone of the Japanese American community. But where did they come from?
More than just a word, mottainai holds deep cultural and historical meaning. Let's explore how this word can be a critical rallying call for this generation.
You have a scenario, a delivery framework, and your wit. What's the best one-liner you can deal? Grab a group of friends and have a good time!
Automated employment is looming, human education is in danger. This infographic explores how we can develop critical "human" competencies for the future success of our kids.
Employment, 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?
No traffic in Los Angeles during a time when the entire world converges on the city?! Explore a retrospective on the wonder and mystery of the 1984 Olympic Games hosted by the greatest city on earth.
Where exactly is the Japanese diaspora? Check out our visual depiction of where the Nikkei community has settled around the world.
With games, food, and friends all together under the summer sky, it's no wonder that the summer festival is an opportune moment where many have expressed (or attempted to express) their affections for that special person.
We've collected and listed 20 of the most commonly mentioned Japanese American antiques and heirlooms that families have found in their cupboards, shelves, kitchens, and attics.
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