Japanese Diaspora

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Brazilian

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Brazilian

“Nikkei in San Jose” is a blog series by volunteer and writer, Judith Ichisaka and published by JAMsj. Through research and interviews, Judith explores the diversity of the Japanese diaspora here within San Jose, both through a historical and personal lens. This article explores the experience of Nikkei Brazilians through Judith’s research and interview with U.S. Olympian Tania Chie Swain and summarizes Judith’s learnings and experiences over the series! 

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Americans in Hawai'i

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Americans in Hawai'i

“Nikkei in San Jose” is a blog series by volunteer and writer, Judith Ichisaka and published by JAMsj. Through research and interviews, Judith explores the diversity of the Japanese diaspora here within San Jose, both through a historical and personal lens. This article explores the experience of Japanese Americans in Hawai’i through Judith’s research and interview with JAMsj Board Member Aaron Ushiro.

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Peruvian

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Peruvian

“Nikkei in San Jose” is a blog series by volunteer and writer, Judith Ichisaka and published by JAMsj. Through research and interviews, Judith explores the diversity of the Japanese diaspora here within San Jose, both through a historical and personal lens. This article explores the Japanese Peruvian experience through Judith’s research and interview with activist/community member Bekki Shibayama.

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Canadian

Nikkei in San Jose: Japanese Canadian

“Nikkei in San Jose” is a blog series by volunteer and writer, Judith Ichisaka and published by JAMsj. Through research and interviews, Judith explores the diversity of the Japanese diaspora here within San Jose, both through a historical and personal lens. This article explores the Japanese Canadian experience through Judith’s research and interview with San Jose Taiko’s Yurika Chiba. 

Nikkei in San Jose: Meet Judith

Nikkei in San Jose: Meet Judith

“Nikkei in San Jose” is a blog series by volunteer and writer, Judith Ichisaka and published by JAMsj. Through research and interviews, Judith explores the diversity of the Japanese diaspora here within San Jose, both through a historical and personal lens. This article introduces Judith and her experiences that led to this project.