Legacy of Japanese woman’s apple pie store lives on in California

Locals in California have loved the Nagoya native’s apple pie shop for more than 40 years, with some having simply referred to her as “Mom.”

A look at four titles featured at Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest | Nichi Bei News

The 12th annual Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest opening Oct. 22 and running through Oct. 25, is screening more than 80 films from features and documentaries to curated short films […]

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The Hawai‘i International Film Festival is vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region that endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career...

Remembrance as Resistance: The seventh Nikkei Angel Island Pilgrimage reclaims family history |...

Once again, an inordinately warm day greeted hundreds of pilgrims coming to the Nikkei Angel Island Pilgrimage on Oct. 3. The program featured speakers contextualizing Japanese American history on...

Japanese Americans in Seattle embark on 4-day pilgrimage to immigrant detention sites

Marchers began a four-day pilgrimage Wednesday from Seattle to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma as a protest against mass deportations.

Uchinanchu heritage celebrated at Hawai‘i’s 44th Okinawan festival | Nichi Bei News

HONOLULU — Lovers of all things Okinawan flocked to the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu during the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 and 6, for the 44th Okinawan Festival. The […]

Natalie Nakase put on a late-game coaching master class to lead Valkyries to win

The Valkyries tripled down on a highly debated strategic move. It worked.

A complicated situation for domestic violence shelters funding | Nichi Bei News

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, U.S. nonprofits have endured challenges to their budgets. Among the many entities facing these cuts, the Asian Women’s Shelter […]

Rev. Masato Kawahatsu, ‘Mr. Thank You,’ passes | Nichi Bei News

By DEREK TAHARA Nichi Bei News   Konko Church of San Francisco Rev. Masato Kawahatsu died from complications of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 14, 2026 at Kokoro Assisted Living in San […]

Makana Eyre: In A Sea Of Mainland Grocers, A Taste Of Old Hawaiʻi

As national chains increasingly dominate Hawaiʻi’s grocery options, Big Island residents remain devoted to KTA, with its emphasis on locally grown food.

Moses Yasukochi, longtime S.F. J-Town business owner, dies | Nichi Bei News

By DEREK TAHARA Nichi Bei News Contributor San Francisco Japantown legacy business owner, Tom “Moses” Yasukochi passed away from natural causes on Sept. 6, 2026 at Stanford Hospital. He was […]

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PARTY TIME IN BALLHALLA: Valkyries serve up highlight reel of culture and community at Japanese...

Sports franchises, take note: This is how you celebrate a community. While pro teams across the country have dabbled in promotions that target various ethnic groups, the Golden State Valkyries […]