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Celebrating Trailblazing Women of Japanese Heritage for International Women's Month
This International Women's Month, we honor six extraordinary women of Japanese heritage—warriors, artists, activists, and innovators—who hav
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Mar 4


The Unsung Hero of World War II: Roy Matsumoto
Photo from Library of Congress. (n.d.). [Roy Matsumoto Collection] . Retrieved December 25, 2024, from  https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001...
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Jan 7


Chiune Sugihara: The Diplomat Who Defied Orders to Save Thousands
Who is the Japanese Diplomat, Chiune Sugihara?
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Aug 3, 2024


Executive Order 9066: Impact on Japanese and Japanese Americans
Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, was a pivotal chapter in American history that...
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Feb 19, 2024


From Valor to Victory: The Extraordinary Legacy of the Late Senator Daniel K. Inouye
The Late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, a momentous figure in American politics, left an indelible mark on the nation through his remarkable...
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Jan 9, 2024


Jidai Matsuri: Celebrating Kyoto's Rich Heritage through the Ages
Japan is a land of rich history and traditions, and few festivals encapsulate its vibrant cultural heritage quite like the Jidai Matsuri....
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Oct 24, 2023

Ganbaru Rising, the Japanese Resilience to the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
On the fateful day of March 11, 2011, Japan faced a significant test of its strength when a powerful earthquake struck its northeastern...
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Aug 29, 2023


Saigo Takamori: The Last True Samurai and the Spirit of Japan's Past
Statue of Saigo Takamori and his dog, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan In the accounts of Japanese history, one name stands out as a symbol of...
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Jul 27, 2023
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