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09/06/2026

Remembering Staff Sergeant Grover Nagaji: The Story Of A Japanese American Hero
World War II brought fear, destruction, and unimaginable suffering to millions around the world. Yet in humanity’s darkest hour, an entire generation answered the call to serve....
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By John Dekhane NAP Contributor Sgt. Nagaji's headstone at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Photo credit: Jeff Hall. World War II brought fear, destruction, and unimaginable suffering to millions around the world. Yet in humanity's darkest hour, an entire generati...

09/04/2026

Sumo Revival in Vancouver’s Historic Japanese Canadian Neighborhood
Revitalized as an inclusive martial art, sumo has made a comeback through grassroots clubs, like Sumo Sundays, reflecting a rich history of resilience and community.
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By Lewis Miesen NAP Contributor Sumo Sundays participants at the Powell Street Festival in Vancouver's historic Japanese Canadian neighborhood in Downtown Eastside. Photo credit: Kayla Isomura. Revitalized as an inclusive martial art, sumo has made a comeback through grassroots clubs, like Sumo Sund...

09/04/2026

Minoru Yasui Featured at the Barack Obama Presidential Center
Another honor has been bestowed on the late attorney Minoru Yasui.

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By Ashley Baca NAP Contributor Portrait of Minoru Yasui from 1946 Another honor has been bestowed on the late attorney Minoru Yasui. Yasui’s lifelong commitment to civil rights, democracy, and justice for all earned him the honor of the first Oregonian to receive the U.S. Presidential Medal of Fre...

09/03/2026

Hiroshima/Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims’ Interfaith Memorial Service
Many of us learned about or survived the U.S. aerial, atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.　＃Hiroshima Bomb

Hiroshima/Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims’ Interfaith Memorial Service By Barbara Mizoguchi NAP Editor-in-Chief Sangha (congregation) in the hondo (sanctuary) of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple during the interfaith memorial service. Photo credit: Bruce Fleming. Many of us learned about or surviv...

09/01/2026

WellnessOne of Eastgate
Introducing WellnessOne of Eastgate, the chiropractic clinic by English-speaking chiropractor Dr. Koki Kobata.
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WellnessOne of Eastgate By Yuka Foley NAP Contributor Living with Pain Should Not Be the Only Option Headaches, back pain, stiff shoulders, and aching knees are easy to dismiss especially when they do not seem serious enough to require immediate medical attention. Over time, however, many people sim...

08/30/2026

The North American Post is offering Washington State Fair tickets (parking pass with two adults’ admissions—$65 total value) for those who buy a new NAP subscription ($50 for one year). Simply email a completed subscription form on our website. This offer is available while supplies last.

The fair runs September 4-27 and is a crowd-pleaser for all who enjoy farm animals, people watching, and Fisher Fair Scones

When you visit the fair, stop by the Remembrance Gallery, which raises awareness of the World War II incarceration of 7,500 Japanese Americans on the fairgrounds during April-September 1942. It is located under the grandstand near the scone booth.

08/29/2026

Farewell to Consul General and Mrs. Iyori
Consul General of Japan in Seattle Makoto Iyori and his wife, Yuko Iyori, bid farewell to the community in a reception at their home on August 14 ...
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By Barbara Mizoguchi NAP Editor-in-Chief Community farewell party for the Iyoris (front left). Photo credit: Dale Watanabe. Consul General of Japan in Seattle Makoto Iyori and his wife, Yuko Iyori, bid farewell to the community in a reception at their home on August 14 as their three-year stint here...

08/29/2026

North American Post's July 24th issue is out now! Pick up a copy at locations such as Uwajimaya stores, Asian supermarkets and Japanese restaurants in greater Seattle area!

08/28/2026

Event Calendar From August 28th Print Isuue

Volunteers Needed for the 10th Annual Japan Week Join us for the 10th annual Japan Week (Japanese Festival), co-hosted by Bellevue College student club and the Consulate-General of Japan! Saturday, October 10 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission, Free Parking (BC Parking Garage only) Bellevue College 3...

08/05/2026

Happy 90th Birthday, Tomio　

Happy 90th Birthday, Tomio