Japan's recent rice crisis serves as a lens to explore personal history, identity, and cultural heritage within the global Nikkei community. The piece examines how a fundamental staple food connects individuals to deeper traditions during changing times. Full article:

Cecil Uyehara led a multifaceted 98-year life that spanned from wartime Japan to a distinguished career in the US civil service, diplomacy, and the arts. Read the full story on Discover Nikkei:

Juan Makino Tori, known as the "Samurai of Huayno," broke cultural barriers as the first Nikkei artist to perform traditional Andean music on stage. His life and career reflect a unique journey in championing Peruvian identity through song. Article by Enrique Higa Sakuda:

In Episode 14 of his memoirs, Kensuke Ozaki recounts his 1961 mission to write and self-publish an English novel about John Manjiro to share the Japanese historical legend across America. The post highlights Ozaki's dedication to spreading awareness of his hometown hero.

What was life like aboard a WWII diplomatic exchange ship? In Episode 9 of "My Grandfather, Kyohei Takahashi," Naoki Kawamura shares a rare look at the 1942 passenger transfer from the Gripsholm to the Asama Maru.

Filmmaker Cory Shiozaki discusses the Manzanar guayule rubber project and his service during the Vietnam War in Part 2 with Jonathan van Harmelen. The interview highlights wartime ingenuity and the Japanese American scientists who revolutionized extraction rates.

Filmmaker Cory Shiozaki discusses uncovering lesser-known stories of the Manzanar concentration camp, ranging from wartime rubber research to secret fishing trips, in a new interview with Jonathan van Harmelen.

For our Nikkei Visions series, Ricardo Takeshita Nishimura examines the "last mile" of heritage, exploring how digital tools and global networks can transform cultural identity into active cross-border collaboration.

From making an award-winning indie movie for just $2,000 to launching the ultra-popular Kaua'i Comic Con, filmmaker Aaron Yamasato’s career has been an wild ride—and it's all fueled by a lifelong love for Kikaida! 🦸‍♂️💥 Read the interview by Lee A. Tonouchi:

From murals and botanical watercolor to children's book illustrations, three Peruvian Nikkei women artists are redefining contemporary creative expression. Learn how Tamie Tokuda, Sachiko Kobayashi, and Nori Kobayashi blend heritage, nature, and hand-crafted art:

In an interview with Norm Masaji Ibuki, musician Hiroki Tanaka discusses his new album, Isan. He shares his perspective on exploring historic Japanese Christian hymns as an atheist and navigating life as a Shin-Nisei. Read part 1:

In this week's "Shin Issei Journey" by Arisa Nakamura, Ken's new ochoko cups spark a funny childhood memory for Yoko—and a classic cultural misunderstanding!

Survival, memory, & rebuilding in Miami. In Episode 13 of his memoirs, Kensuke Ozaki recounts surviving the historic destruction of 1992's Hurricane Andrew—an experience that vividly brought back memories of post-WWII air raids from his childhood in Kochi, Japan. Read on DN: