Japanese Diaspora

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 and 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.