Rafu Shimpo

01/23/2026

https://rafu.com/2026/01/glendale-schools-hoping-to-boost-enrollment-in-successful-japanese-immersion-program/

By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRafu Staff Writer GLENDALE.– Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School took on a bold challenge back in 2010, designing a public school daily curriculum that would produce students with proficiency in both Japanese and English. “It’s been a wildly successful program,” said P...

01/15/2026

11/20/2025

https://rafu.com/2025/11/labor-civic-groups-urge-dodgers-to-decline-trumps-invitation-to-white-house/

By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU SPORTS EDITOR Nikkei Progressives have added their collective voice to a local drive urging the L.A. Dodgers to decline an invitation to meet with President Trump at the White House, in celebration of their World Series victory earlier this month. On Nov. 5, the National....

11/07/2025

Jake Adelstein, best-selling author of “Tokyo Vice” and the inspiration behind the hit HBO series, will give a presentation and reading on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the George J. Doizaki Gallery, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Little Tokyo.

Jake Adelstein, best-selling author of “Tokyo Vice” and the inspiration behind the hit HBO series, will give a presentation and reading on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the George J. Doizaki Gallery, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San ...

11/05/2025

Mitsuwa Marketplace announces the grand opening of its newest location in Cypress on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Mitsuwa Marketplace announces the grand opening of its newest location in Cypress on Saturday, Nov. 1. Located at 4955 Katella Ave., this new destination will serve as the ultimate one-stop shop for those seeking the flavors, products, and experiences of Japan, right in the heart of Orange County. ....