September 2023

Issue
44

What To Eat on a Hot Day: Japanese Food Edition

Tired of somen? Try these Japanese summer dishes out!

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"George the JA" in Netflix's "Beef"

George from the Netflix show BEEF serves as a reminder of my privilege as a Japanese American.

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A Love Letter to Spam Musubi

What's your perfect Spam Musubi?

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Summer's End | radiYO! September 2023 Playlists

Celebrate the end of summer with playlists made by some of our favorite tastemakers.

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Three Reasons Why Queer Obon Just ~Makes Sense~

This past June, Okaeri LA hosted the first ever Queer Obon (we think), or a festival designed to bring LGBTQ+ people together in community for this important Buddhist holiday.

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Kioku: A Japanese American Magazine of Joy, Artistry, and Remembrance

In July 2022, I attended my first ever pilgrimage at Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in Wyoming. I knew that I wanted to harness our community’s artistry as a method for sharing stories, and thus Kioku Magazine was born.

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Three Reasons Why Queer Obon Just ~Makes Sense~

This past June, Okaeri LA hosted the first ever Queer Obon (we think), or a festival designed to bring LGBTQ+ people together in community for this important Buddhist holiday.

Knights, Horses, Pirates, and Pokemon - Yeah They Were All At Camp This Year

Yo! Camp 2023 was one for the ages. Read on.

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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