Business, May 2022

Issue
31

3 to 1: Business

How do generational differences affect business practices and philosophies? You want to know, and so do we.

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What's Your Salary?

Curious what other positions and folks get paid? Here's an easy and anonymous way to share and see!

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Hungry For More

A sushi chef turned business owner, creates a community through food.

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Flying Free: Quitting your Job

Sharing stories of personal peace... after leaving the job.

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Re-engineering the Engineering Business

We strive to bring our whole self to work, so why do some of us feel the need to hide our culture? When preparing to enter the workforce, we tend to focus on the technical aspect and aptitude needed to perform and succeed, but often forget to prepare ourselves for the difference in culture and how that defines work expectations.

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Creating Kokekreations: the Japanese Art of Moss Balls

Learn the story of a shared passion to spread a love for kokedama with the community, rooted in friendship, and belief in the importance of cultural appreciation.

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Nikkei Professionals 2022

Nikkei Professionals is an event hosted by the Southern California Intercollegiate Nikkei Council in which members have the opportunity to develop professionals skills that are often not taught in school.

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Japangeles: Story of Business

In this two-part series, stories of Japangeles, from business to community, will be shared about the company we have now know. Learn about the growth, story, and success of the well-known brand in Southern California, connecting us all to Little Tokyo.

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Friends of the Vine

"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met."

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Antiques Kinoedo: The Romance of Japanese Antiques

My dad has been antiquing for years, specializing in buying and selling Japan-made goods. I went behind the scenes to learn about his business.

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The Business of Holding Yourself Back in Business

As a Japanese American, are we bound to be nothing more than excellent individual contributors?

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Grief That’s Worth Its Weight in Gold

I started my pre-loved fine gold jewelry business, Teruko Jewelry, on a whim—I knew nothing about solid gold, the value of gold jewelry or even how I would mail out orders. But when the scariest thing in the world has happened to you, things that might have seemed daunting feel manageable.

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Mic Check Vol. 001: Nick Lee

Nick Lee, 24, is forging his path in the music industry. After a meteoric past couple of years, Nick sat down with Yo! Magazine to talk about how his background as an Asian American has influenced his career and his artistic process.

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Buttercream Dreams | An Interview with Kylie Miyamoto of Kymoto Co.

Meet Kylie Miyamoto of Kymoto Co., the Tustin-based online cake shop that specializes in minimalist and modern buttercream cakes.

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A Lump of Play-Doh: Growing Up Mixed

If I really think about it I know there were many people who thought that my mix of backgrounds was cool throughout my childhood; however, I can’t help but focus on those in my life that made me feel like I didn’t belong.

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