THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE JACL Oct. 11-24, 2019

celebrating 9 0 y e a r s

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#3352 / VOL. 169, No. 7 ISSN: 0030-8579 WWW.PACIFICCITIZEN.ORG 2 Oct. 11-24, 2019 LETTERS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR //////////////// ENCLOSURE TO LETTER TO JACL PRESIDENT MOY HOW TO REACH US Email: [email protected] ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE of apology, first in 2000 and again in Online: www.pacificcitizen.org Tel: (213) 620-1767 (FOLLOWING IS A LETTER ISSUED BY THE JAPANESE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 2019, to this group; • Those who had been denied leave Mail: 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 AMERICAN VETERANS ASSN. ON SEPT. 17.) JAPANESE AMERICAN Los Angeles, CA 90012 clearance because of adverse evidence VETERANS ASSN., SEPT. 17 in their records; and STAFF Dear Editor, Executive Editor • Japanese aliens that the Department Allison Haramoto n Aug. 3, 2019, the National To Jeffrey Moy, National President of the JACL of Justice recommended for detention Senior Editor RE: National JACL Resolution of Apology to Tule Lake Council of the Japanese at the Tule Lake Segregation Center. Digital & Social Media Resisters American Citizens League George Johnston Oadopted a resolution of apology “to those The National JACL resolution of Business Manager On Aug. 3, 2019, the National Council of the Japanese Susan Yokoyama imprisoned in the Tule Lake Segregation apology is given to the above Tule Lake American Citizens League adopted a resolution of apology Production Artist Center for nonviolent acts of resistance resisters who engaged in “nonviolent “to those imprisoned in the Tule Lake Segregation Center Marie Samonte and dissent, who suffered shame and acts of resistance and dissent.” By for nonviolent acts of resistance and dissent, who suffered Circulation stigma during and after the war due to excluding only those who engaged in shame and stigma during and after the war due to the Eva Ting the JACL’s attitudes and treatment toward violent acts of resistance and dissent, JACL’s attitudes and treatment toward individuals unfairly The Pacific Citizen newspaper individuals unfairly labeled ‘disloyal.’” National JACL demonstrates a shallow labeled ‘disloyal.’” commitment to civil rights by including (ISSN: 0030-8579) is published At its Sept. 14 meeting, JAVA’s executive semi-monthly (except once in On behalf of the executive council of the Japanese council approved the following objections within its resolution Tule Lake resisters December and January) by the American Veterans Association (JAVA), I am submitting Japanese American Citizens to the National JACL’s resolution of who engaged in nonviolent acts of this executive summary, with enclosure, to the National resistance and dissent such as coercive League, Pacific Citizen,123 Ellison apology to the Tule Lake resisters. S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 JACL registering JAVA’s objections to the National JACL National JACL Resolution of Apology harassment, intimidation and threats of Los Angeles, CA 90012 resolution of apology. Periodical postage paid at L.A., CA Is Vague and Overly Broad bodily harm against At its Sept. 14 meeting, JAVA’s executive council approved who volunteered for U.S. military service POSTMASTER: Send address Based on the Report of the Commission changes to National JACL, 1765 the following objections to the National JACL’s resolution on Wartime Relocation and Internment and other internees who did not share the Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115 of apology to the Tule Lake resisters: of Civilians (AKA “Redress Commission Tule Lake Resisters’ pro-Japan views. JACL President: Jeffrey Moy • The resolution of apology is vague and overly broad, Report”), the Tule Lake Segregation The National JACL resolution of apology Executive Director: David Inoue without any justifiable basis for its apology; Center was dominated by a “strongly also fails to distinguish between the Tule P.C. EDITORIAL BOARD • The resolution of apology is a betrayal of the American militant pro-Japan faction” composed of: Lake resisters who wanted Japan to win Rob Buscher, chairperson; Ron values embraced by the Japanese Americans who served the war and those who believed in peaceful Kuramoto, MDC; Marcia Chung, • Japanese aliens who refused to agree CCDC; Nancy Ukai, NCWNPDC; in the U.S. military during World War II and by the 95 disobedience but did not hold pro-Japan not to engage in any actions that would Sheldon Arakaki, PNWDC; Kayla percent of Japanese American adults who answered views. The Redress Commission Report interfere with the United States’ war Watanabe, IDC; John Saito Jr., “Yes” to Question 28 and is knowingly divisive; and states that 31 percent of the Tule Lake PSWDC; Juli Yoshinaga, Youth Rep. effort by answering “No” or refusing • The resolution of apology is a shameful and unwarranted Segregation Center population were to answer Question 28 of the loyalty SUBSCRIBE demeaning of the legacy forged by the valor and loyalty family members who stayed with those Get a one-year subscription of the questionnaire; of the Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. who were segregated. By failing to deal Pacific Citizen newspaper at: • Japanese aliens who asked to be military during World War II, while at the same time, with these significant distinctions, the www.pacificcitizen.org or call repatriated to Japan; (213) 620-1767 National JACL, its chapters and members, and the National JACL resolution of apology • Japanese Americans who renounced ADVERTISE Japanese American community at large, including the unfairly treats all the Tule Lake resisters their U.S. citizenship and asked to be To advertise in the Pacific Citizen, Tule Lake resisters, have benefited and will continue to as “disloyal.” expatriated to Japan; call (213) 620-1767 or e-mail: benefit from that legacy. For these reasons, the executive council [email protected] • Japanese Americans who refused to of the Japanese American Veterans Assn. 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against a referendum campaign that makes In 2014, Sherry Chen was arrested on unimaginable cruelty. However, we cannot specious claims that those who sign the peti- suspicion of spying, only to have the char- confuse the country with the people. tion will be giving their personal informati- ges dropped half a year later. She has been The danger we are running into with the on to the Chinese government and that “Chi- fighting ever since to regain her job with the hyperbole of the Chinese threat is that indi- By David Inoue, na is quietly invading our energy grid and National Weather Service. viduals are being swept in with the bad ac- JACL Executive Director coming for our Ohio jobs.” The commona- In the past year, there has been a surge tions of their country of origin. Employers lity between the USCC and Ohio ads: Both in accusations of espionage by Chinese are dispensing with due process to termina- he sponsored ad that popped up leverage the fear of China in their messaging. researchers in the U.S. In many cases, te employees because of relations that are on my Facebook feed proclaimed, Japanese Americans are no strangers to universities are taking action without any completely innocuous, but unfortunately are “China Threat Briefing” to promote the this type of messaging. The 1980s were rife clear threat established by law enforcement based in China. All of this begins with our TU.S. Chamber of Commerce’s (USCC) eighth with talk of the threat of Japanese compa- because of scientists’ relations with China. perceptions. annual Cybersecurity Summit. nies taking over. The American auto in- Ironically, the result of these Salem Witch We must push back when we see blatant ra- Curious, I clicked through to find the dustry was threatened, and Japanese compa- trial pursuits of Chinese suspects is actu- cist appeals to fear that have no grounding in agenda for the meeting highlighting reports nies were buying up American properties at ally resulting in many of these researchers fact like the Ohio ads. These are the obvious from the Department of Justice and Home- what they saw as bargains compared to land returning to China and most certainly per- places to push back. We also have to recog- land Security about Chinese state-sponsored prices in Japan. forming research on behalf of the Chinese nize the more subtle ways our perceptions espionage. The result of the fear of Japanese economic government, universities or businesses. are being shaped, such as the advertising for There is no denying that there is a signifi- dominance was the brutal killing of Vincent The result is a self-fulfilling prophecy that the USCC promotion of its event. cant threat from the Chinese government to Chin, a Chinese American, mistaken for they are loyal to China, but only because we On its face, it was accurate, but it left infiltrate our government, universities and Japanese by unemployed auto workers. doubted their loyalty here. Again, this is a out a lot of the rest of the story. We need corporations. Thankfully, despite the sen- And, of course, the prewar caricatures of story Japanese Americans can relate to from balance. We can recognize the threats that sationalism of the advertisement, the USCC the Japanese led to the mass incarceration the experiences of World War II. the Chinese government poses without session emphasized that those engaged in of West Coast Japanese and Japanese It cannot be ignored that China as a resorting to loyalty tests for Chinese and espionage are a small minority of Chinese Americans. country has much to be criticized: human Chinese Americans who simply maintain researchers, and that it is not only China, As early as 1999, Taiwanese American rights violations, unfair trade practices ties to their home country. but also Iran, Russia and North Korea that scientist Wen Ho Lee was accused of leaking and, yes, significant overseas espionage. pose a threat. And yet, that advertisement is scientific information to China, only to have During WWII, Japan was the perpetrator David Inoue is executive director of the problematic. the government drop the charges in all but of numerous war crimes and oppressed JACL. He is based in the organization’s Currently in Ohio, there is an ad campaign one charge of mishandling information. countries it had conquered in war with Washington, D.C., office.

highlighted all of the important work that the JACL does to change our country for YOUTH PERSPECTIVE the better. I am so grateful that I was able to attend the National Convention, and I thank the Greater Los Angeles Chapter for giving JACL CONTINUES TO CHANGE OUR me this opportunity.

Andrew Gruhn was GLA JACL’s 2015 COUNTRY FOR THE BETTER scholarship recipient. He graduated this past summer with a degree from the Uni- to voice my opinions in front of the National all Japanese Americans and Asian Ameri- By Andrew Gruhn, versity of California, Riverside’s College of Council inspired me to become more active cans and Pacific Islanders. JACL Greater Los Angeles Delegate Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Gruhn within the JACL. It also made me realize the Overall, the convention was a wonder- is a GLA board member and was sponso- importance of youth involvement within this ful, educational and exciting experience. It his year’s JACL National Conventi- red by GLA to the National Convention. organization. on in Salt Lake City was a wonderful One thing that really stood out to me was way for me to learn more about pro- the division that still exists between the Tcesses associated with the maintenance of a JACL and those individuals who were un- national organization. While there, I was able justly incarcerated in Tule Lake. Resolution to obtain a deeper understanding of the issues 3, which intended to apologize to the Tule that the JACL currently faces and had many Lake incarcerees on behalf of the JACL opportunities to meet many veteran members for discrimination based on a differing from all over the United States. The P.C.’s Special 90th Anniversary perspective on whether an individual deci- Hearing everyone’s perspectives ded to cooperate with or “resist” against the Holiday Issue in December will during the National Council meetings was government based on the infamous questions JACL celebrate YOU — JACL chapters and quite informative and gave me a glimpse of 27 and 28 of the loyalty questionnaire. Even all of your accomplishments through the discourse required to ensure that the 76 years later, people on both sides are still CHAPTERS: JACL takes the right course of action when the years. passionate about this subject, and because addressing the many issues that it faces. of this, a schism still remains within the Additionally, there were many interesting SEND IN We’d like to feature your chapter Japanese American community. presentations and seminars that covered a stories, history and members in this After lengthy debate, the National Council wide variety of interesting topics such as voted in favor of the apology. Even though YOUR 90TH commemorative issue! tracing one’s own heritage and educational we achieved a small victory, we cannot say methods for teaching youth about the intern- Please contact Allison Haramoto at that this issue is resolved. In order for us to ANNIVERSARY ment of Japanese Americans. put this issue to rest forever, we must con- [email protected] if you’d like to As a delegate for the Greater Los Ange- tinue to reconcile with those who may still submit an article and pay tribute to les Chapter along with Kanji Sahara and STORIES harbor resentment toward our organization. JACL’s “Lasting Legacy.” Miyako Kadogawa, I was able to vote and Only through resolving this issue can the speak on resolutions and amendments to the JACL be strengthened as a civil rights orga- JACL’s Constitution. Having the opportunity nization by representing the united voice of 4 Oct. 11-24, 2019 COMMUNITY/NATIONAL PHOTO: MARIO GERSHOM REYES JACCC APPOINTS PATRICIA M. WYATT AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO Following an extensive national search, the management and development executive assumed her position on Sept. 23.

LOS ANGELES — The board of directors In her role at JACCC, Wyatt will over- as president of WorkingNation, a start-up, of the Japanese American Cultural & Com- see the institution’s wide-ranging artistic, nonprofit media organization designed to munity Center announced on Sept. 23 that culinary and education programs, as well as galvanize Americans in finding a solution to Patricia M. Wyatt has been named as the manage a staff of 21 full-time employees, the looming employability gap. center’s new president and CEO, following more than 40 part-time and contractual/ Prior to WorkingNation, Wyatt was an extensive national search. Wyatt assumed seasonal staff and 200 volunteers. president of Innovation: Africa, a global her new role on Sept. 23. “The JACCC is poised to expand its nonprofit that provides clean energy solutions Wyatt brings more than 30 years of execu- cultural footprint and pride of place in to rural African communities. In addition, Patricia M. Wyatt is the new president tive management and strategic development the Japanese American community, and she held the position of chief develop- and CEO of the Japanese American in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors I’m ready to put all of my skills and experi- ment officer at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Cultural & Community Center in Los across a multitude of industries. Most re- ence in the corporate and nonprofit sectors Research Hospital, where she led a team Angeles’ Little Tokyo. cently, Wyatt was the founder and CEO of to work on behalf of this world-class orga- of 550 individuals who together raised a MayaCo & Associates, a brand and media nization,” said Wyatt. “Joining the JACCC record-setting $1 billion in one year. of Integrated Media at CalArts, Technical consultancy focused on social impact. team is exciting for me as a professional, but Wyatt’s past corporate leadership Advisory group at Pearson Education and “Pat’s personal connection to and interest it is also profoundly personal. As a biracial experience includes president of the licen- Causemo, a mobile donation app and infor- in the mission of JACCC, along with her child growing up in Kentucky, I had few sing and home entertainment companies at mation technology systems service. strong record of accomplishments as an ex- opportunities to explore my Japanese heritage, Twentieth Century Fox and executive vp of Founded in 1971, JACCC is one of the perienced leader in the nonprofit, entertain- yet as an adult, it has become my brand marketing at Mattel. largest ethnic arts and cultural centers of ment and creative spaces makes her the right passion pursuit, making me a fully In addition, Wyatt has served on numerous its kind in the U.S. Serving as the hub for person to continue the incredible momen- vested evangelist for JACCC and its many boards, including Children’s Miracle Net- Japanese and Japanese American arts and tum of the organization and drive JACCC activities, experiences and services.” work Hospitals, where she was chair of the culture, as well as a community gathering into the future,” said Craig Tomiyoshi, chair Wyatt’s work for nonprofit organizations board of governors for two of the eight yea- place for the diverse voices it inspires, JAC- of the board of directors. “We’re excited to includes the Institute for the Future, Palo rs of her tenure, as well as Machine Project, CC connects community participants and have her onboard and look forward to intro- Alto, and the Koret Israel Economic Deve- California/International Arts Foundation, creative professionals in Southern California ducing her to our members and supporters.” lopment Fund, Tel Aviv. She also has served Professional Advisory Panel of the School and beyond. n

sus, Asian American communities have an CENSUS BUREAU URGES ASIAN AMERICAN opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future by being counted, and this plat- form will remind them of that opportunity,” COMMUNITIES TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE said Wang. PHOTO: ALLISON HARAMOTO KEY CENSUS FACTS A new campaign is • Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future. launched to ensure that • The 2020 Census will inform how billions Asian Americans respond of dollars of funding are allocated annually for critical public services. and are counted in 2020. • Census data gives local leaders vital infor- mation to make decisions about building SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF. — In pre- community centers, opening businesses paration for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Cen- and planning for the future. sus Bureau met with Asian American media • The data is used to redraw district outlets recently to emphasize the need for all boundaries. Asian Americans to be accurately counted. (From left) Moderator Ed Chang and participants Julie Lam, Jennifer Kim, • The census is mandated in the U.S. The U.S. Constitution mandates that a Ron Fong and Tim Wang took part in a panel discussion to launch a new Constitution, and your participation is a census of the population be conducted once initative “Shape Your Future. START HERE” that is aimed at educating Asian way for you to fulfill a civic duty. Completing every 10 years for the purpose of reappor- Americans in taking part in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census. the census is required by law. tioning seats in the U.S. House of Represen- • The U.S. Census Bureau will send every tatives. Census Bureau data are also used to tion, Puerto Rico and Island Areas Opera- Korean, Tagalog and Japanese. The availa- household instructions on how to fill out determine how more than $675 billion in tions from the Census Bureau. “The Census bility of these options will make the 2020 the 2020 Census. federal funds are distributed annually to sta- Bureau is committed to Asian American Census more accessible than ever before.” • The Census Bureau will never ask for Social tes and local communities for services and communities.” During the South Pasadena event, a panel Security numbers, bank or credit card infrastructure, including health care, jobs, According to the 2020 Census Barriers, that included Kim as well as Julie Lam, numbers, money or donations or anything schools, roads and businesses. Attitudes and Motivations Survey, Asian regional director of the Los Angeles regio- related to political parties. The 2020 Census Speaking at the South Pasadena Public Americans are the racial group with the least nal offices; Ron Fong, executive director of will not ask for your citizenship status. Library, representatives of the U.S. Census familiarity with the census and lowest inten- Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Pro- • The census counts every resident of the Bureau explained how the 2020 Census tion to complete the form. gram; and Tim Wang, founder and principal U.S., including all children in a household, will be conducted and shared insights that “The Census Bureau is focusing on of TDW+Co, spoke about the importance of temporary residents and undocumented culminated in the recently released Asian- outreach and communications to all com- making every person count. residents. language campaign platforms for “Shape munities,” said Kim. “For the first time, The “Shape Your Future. START HERE” • The law requires the Census Bureau to keep your Future. START HERE.” all households will have the opportunity to platform arose from research conducted your information confidential and use your “The 2020 Census is on track, and we respond to the census in one of three ways: from different multicultural communities to response only to produce statistics. It cannot are confident that operations and outreach online, by phone or by mail. In 2020, peop- help the Census Bureau reach limited-Eng- release any identifiable information about efforts will reach all communities, inclu- le will be able to respond online or directly lish-speaking households and teach them individuals, households or businesses, even ding Asian Americans,” said Jennifer Kim, via phone in English and 12 non-English about the importance of the census. to law enforcement agencies. All employees assistant division chief for content, transla- languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, “We believe that through the 2020 Cen- take a lifelong oath of confidentiality. n COMMENTARY Oct. 11-24, 2019 5 REFLECTIONS RESILIENCE, REMEMBRANCE, RESOLVE, RESISTANCE … AND EVEN RECONCILIATION?

By Laurie Shigekuni to Tule Lake is that when they went to see Hi- argument for removing us from the West helped to jolt me out of a bad spot. roshi Kashiwagi’s play “The Betrayed” about Coast even though there was not a single act My law office associates and I are prepa- y family has deep roots with the a decade ago — about two young people who of espionage. For reasons that had more to do ring to found a new nonprofit in part because JACL. In fact, my great-grand take different routes through life because of with California agribusiness than real secu- we want to offer fresh energy to civil rights uncle, Tom Okawara, was one of the their families’ different choices at Tule Lake rity, I think, the Japanese on the West Coast education work. We would like to call it Kita Mfounding members back in 1929. — they were moved by Hiroshi’s testimony at were treated as scapegoats, and we suffered Kapwa. Kita means “kite” in Japanese and I had the privilege of attending my first the end of the play about his lack of Japanese a multitude of hardships. symbolizes our hope for the future. Kapwa is JACL National Convention a couple of years American friends when he was attending UCLA. Our incarceration left a pallor on the soul short for the Tagalog word Pakikipagkapwa, ago when it was held in Washington, D.C. Elsewhere, Kashiwagi has written that he did of our community. Dr. Satsuki Ina has helped which means “We are all in this together.” I accompanied my parents, Phil and Marion not seek out Japanese American friends when us to identify that we as a group have been One of our projects is to recycle a “sound Shigekuni. My dad was then serving as JACL he attended UCLA because he felt alienated defined by silence. booth” — a small portable room — that Hi- San Fernando Valley chapter president. The from the community. He wore a “pork-pie” Jr. has said that he always roshi Kashiwagi used as his writing studio for theme was “Resilience, Remembrance, Resolve.” hat that he had received as a gift from his had a reluctance to raise his hand in class. many years. We would like to use QR codes In 2017, President Trump had recently been father in order to look odd on purpose. He I’ve felt the same way. For anybody who has and art to make it a traveling exhibit about elected, and conference participants were did not want to be approached by other been with groups of Japanese Americans, I’m courage and resistance in the face of injusti- voicing discontent about the anti-Muslim ban and have to answer the inevitable question of, sure you’ve observed a reticence to offer an ce. We also plan on using Japanese fabric to and other anti-immigrant policies. I was thinking “Which camp did you go to?” opinion. Pastor Saburo Masada explained to decorate the booth. during the conference that “Resistance” should The pain of isolation and ostracism stings. me when we were at the Tule Lake Pilgrimage If you have some fabric you would like to have been one of the theme words. I have enjoyed being a part of the JA com- together that Japanese Americans tend to be have incorporated into a quilt border, please Two years later, we are past the initial shock munity in many different ways. I have enjoyed conflict-averse. let me know. There will be other ways you of the 2016 election. We have had time to becoming friends with my parents’ friends The other way we have suffered is that can help. Our website should be operational analyze the new challenges our country faces. through the JACL and have enjoyed the tight- love of Japanese identity was not strongly soon — www.kitakapwa.org. And some of us have begun to share our own knit camaraderie forged from common expe- encouraged. Since people were ashamed to be So, can we take a deep breath? Can we start families’ wartime traumas in the context of riences of suffering. I think it is incredibly sad Japanese and, like my Dad, wanted to distance the next 90 years of JACL history with fresh current injustices. that Hiroshi and other “No-No Boys” couldn’t themselves from “the enemy,” many people thinking and new energy to engage in the civil Starting when I was quite young, I used to fully be a part of this. in our community did not retain the Japanese rights battles at hand? wonder how it could be possible to violate There were many reasons for “No-No” de- language nor Japanese culture. I believe wounds will heal, and we will keep the rights of Nikkei on the West Coast, when cisions, including Isseis’ fear of becoming Japanese culture is closely tied with Buddhist finding new ways to tell our stories and be able two-thirds of us were U.S. citizens. I wondered stateless, U.S.-born children’s fear of separation and Shinto traditions, and for families (like t o be an encouragement to our fractured nation. what steps were taken at the time to try to from noncitizen parents, lack of information mine) who followed a Christian pathway, our Editorial assistance from Martha Bridegam prevent this tragedy from occurring. about what the loyalty questions were meant connection to Japanese culture was diminished. is gratefully acknowledged. If I reflected about the U.S. government’s to ask and refusals of military service that I think this is a shame — it means that we treatment of my kinspeople when I was reciting were founded on constitutional principle or have missed out on a lot of cultural richness Laurie Shigekuni and Martha Bridegam the Pledge of Allegiance, tears would come plain indignation rather than any “disloyalty” and awareness of where we come from. are attorneys at Laurie Shigekuni & Asso- to my eyes. I would wonder, “How could this to the United States. I had the chance to live in Japan for a few ciates, a firm that practices estate planning, happen to U.S. citizens?” “How could this And we can all remember what it’s like to be months after I graduated from college, and trust administration, probate and Medi-Cal huge group of people just get on trains and young, grappling with our identity. Of course, it was a life-changing experience for me. I long-term care planning. Their contact leave?” ”Who was there to protest?” people with a greater affinity for Japan, like wanted to learn to speak with my Baachan information is www.calestateplanning.com, These days, I move in mostly non-Japanese the Isseis and Kibeis, were angry because (who came from Hiroshima when she was 18 [email protected], (415) 584- American circles. I am heartened by the fact of the way they were treated and the way all years old), and I was able to learn enough to 4550, (800) 417-5250. The views expressed that my non-JA friends are seeing the ways our things Japanese were being trashed. We really speak with her. The Japanese part of me was in the preceding commentary are not those community is standing up for the newcomers can’t blame the ones who got so fed up that awakened, and I have never been the same. of the Pacific Citizen. facing dire circumstances as they try to seek they decided to go to Japan or renounce their *** PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PHIL SHIGEKUNI refuge in our country. U.S. citizenship. At times when I have felt fed In 2016, I gained a deeper awareness of the The fact is, we were all victims. The go- up with a stale situation or a divide in our community at the Tule Lake vernment promulgated a “military necessity” deadlock, new activities have Pilgrimage, which I attended with my parents; my neighbor, Amy Kiyota Jong (the niece (From left) of the late Dr. Minoru Kiyota); and Amy’s Martha children, Steven and Kenneth Jong. My law Bridegam, practice associate, Martha Bridegam, who has Marion a longstanding research interest in Tule Lake, Shigekuni was also with us. We met up with friends from and Phil the San Fernando Valley JACL — Nancy Oda, Shigekuni Norma Jean Yamashita and Wendy Hirota. At the pilgrimage, I learned that four-fifths of the people in Tule Lake were Buddhist. Since Pictured at the Justice Department rounded up the Buddhist the Tule Lake priests and Japanese-language teachers first and Pilgrimage sent them to detention, while their separated are (clockwise families were detained in camps, and since the from left) Mar- people who were more likely to answer “No, ion Shigekuni, No” on the loyalty questionnaire were and Pictured (clockwise from top left) are Laurie Shigekuni, Martha Bride- Kibei and those with deeper Japanese roots, the Steven Jong, Kenneth Jong, Martha Bridegam, Amy gam, Laurie population at Tule Lake was more Buddhist Kiyota Jong, Norma Jean Yamashita, Marion Shikekuni Shigekuni and than the population on the whole. and Wendy Hirota. Nancy Oda. One of the reasons my Dad and Mom came 6 Oct. 11-24, 2019 IN-DEPTH

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The San Diego JACL chapter was Commemorative medallions were presented to past presidents of awarded an official proclamation by San the San Diego JACL. Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

George Takei JACL LAUDS TAKEI — AND VICE VERSA — AT SAN DIEGO BANQUET The chapter also celebrates JACL’s 90th anniversary.

By P.C. Staff more than 30 years in the past during a present when would-be immigrants n the evening that the San Diego face executive branch directives pla- chapter of the JACL celebrated both cing barriers to entry, and with legal its 87th year and the 90th anniversa- permanent residents and even some Ory of the national organization of which it is U.S. citizens facing suspicion because a part, it was fitting that 10-year-old Maiya of national origin or religious beliefs, Ito led the 220 guests in reciting the Pledge Inoue underscored the importance of Maiya Ito leads the audience in of Allegiance and 99-year-old 442nd Regi- JACL’s mission today. reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. mental Combat Team veteran Mas Tsuida “Our community’s history has a hea- Co-emcees Tamlyn Tomita and David Ono lent his presence at the proceedings. vy burden to carry because it brings Adding a dash of Hollywood glamour lea- with us so much responsibility,” he vened with a serious undertone was showbiz said. “We remember that almost no one nis Otsuji, president of icon and Lifetime JACL Member George stood up for us during the war. Not the ADL, the San Diego Japanese George Takei Takei, who was on hand to give the keynote the ACLU, the NAACP. What we learned Friendship Garden displays a copy speech at the Sept. 14 event at the Town & from that failure of others to stand up for us Society of San Diego. of his new Country San Diego Convention Center, sign was that we need to stand up for others.” Born at Colorado’s graphic memoir, copies of his new graphic memoir, “They In a nod to the past, the event recognized Camp Amache (Granada “They Called Us Called Us Enemy,” and celebrate the 11th all past presidents of the San Diego chapter War Relocation Autho- Enemy.” anniversary that very night of his marriage (see list) from 1933 to today. While con- rity Center), Otsuji was to his husband, Brad Takei. temporary former presidents were able to recognized belatedly Praising the JACL’s 1994 historic vote to receive a commemorative medal in person, after being inadvertently support marriage equality, George Takei in descendants of some of the early-era presi- passed over at last year’s his speech said, “The JACL was the first dents were on hand to receive the honor. gala when local denizens minority civil rights organization to take In a nod to the future, meantime, the fol- who had been incarce- the audience a short video about the San that bold stand. It was a leadership position lowing youthful scholarship recipients were rated in Japanese American concentration Diego Chapter and later in the program, that they took, and it took more than two recognized: Emily Otsuka (freshman scho- camps during WWII were acknowledged. clips from his upcoming documentary about decades for the United States Supreme Court larship awardee, National JACL Freshman After acknowledging the chapter’s the JACL titled “League of Dreams.” to agree with them.” awardee), Brad Yasukochi (freshman scho- board of directors, Chapter President Nishikawa related how he had applied for Adding to the night’s allure were mistress larship awardee) and Breven Honda (con- Michael Kurima introduced Gala Chair- — and failed to get — funding for his docu- and master of ceremonies, actress Tamlyn tinuing education scholarship awardee). man Robert Ito, whose granddaughter led mentary “Our Lost Years” — DVD copies Tomita and KABC-TV Channel 7 news an- Not present were Hailey Sasaki (contin- the Pledge of Allegiance. Ito thanked gala of which were for sale in the lobby — from chor David Ono, reprising their roles at the uing education scholarship awardee) and committee members — Fiona Chao, Linda ITVS or the Independent Television Service, same venue from a year earlier. Also present Aileen Yagi and James Ozaki, who each were McLemore, Suzanne Miyasaki, Mimi Mori- which funds documentaries that appear on to give a heartfelt speech of his own was awarded freshman scholarships. saki, Sidney Shiroma, Alissa Todd and Jon PBS. JACL Executive Director David Inoue. There was also a “make good” moment Yokoyama — and singled out the event’s During Nishikawa’s conversation with the With the success of the Redress Movement for San Diego JACL chapter member Den- producer, Lane Nishikawa, who shared with ITVS rep who broke the bad news to him, IN-DEPTH Oct. 11-24, 2019 7 PHOTOS: JADECOASTPHOTO.COM. 442nd (From left) JACL veteran Executive Direc- PAST Mas tor David Inoue, Tsuida San Diego JACL President Michael PRESIDENTS Kurima and George Takei OF THE SAN DIEGO JACL

• Hanako Moriyama (Provisional) • George Obayashi (1933) • Frank Otsuka (1934 & 1942) • George Ohashi (1935-37 & 1939) • Isamu Fujita (1938 & 1940) • Fred Katsumata (1941) • Dr. George Hara (1946-47, 1949-50) • Minoru Sakamoto (1948) (From left) JACL Executive Director • Masami Honda (1951) Guillermo Castillo (left) presents David Inoue, past San Diego JACL George Takei with a proclamation President Joseph Horiye (1997-99) • Moto Asakawa (1952 & 1958) from the San Diego mayor. and George Takei • Paul Hoshi (1953) (From left) JACL Executive Director • Hiomi Nakamura (1954) David Inoue, San Diego JACL member at the JACL National Convention on Aug. 3 autobiography,” George Takei told the audi- • George Kodama (1955) Dennis Otsuji and George Takei in Salt Lake City, whereby the JACL apolo- ence, referring to “To The Stars: The Auto- • Dr. Tad Imoto (1956) gized to Tule Lake incarcerees “for the role biography of George Takei, ‘Star Trek's’ Mr. • Bert Tanaka (1957) she asked him as an aside about the Japanese that JACL played in dividing our community Sulu.” “But this one I tell the whole story as • George Muto (1959) American Citizens League. during the war and in the years since.” a comic strip because as a teenager, I was a “I told her, ‘It’s the oldest and largest “It was just a first step toward achieving voracious comic strip reader. . . . This book is • Hedi Takeshita (1960) Asian American civil rights organization in reconciliation, and there remains much more targeting the young readers, the preteens, the • Jack Matsueda (1961) the United States, established in 1929.’ And healing that must take place,” Inoue said. teens, the young adults because they’re going • Harry Kawamoto (1962) she went, ‘Really? Never heard of it. But “But this action demonstrates another aspect to be the voters of tomorrow. • Masato Asakawa (1963) I bet that’d make a great film,’” Nishikawa of history — that it doesn’t just remain in the “I want the future of America to know this recalled. past, but it continues to have relevance even chapter of American history, this Japanese • Joe Miyoshi (1964) Nishikawa said it hit him later that with the today and that we have the ability and the ca- American chapter of American history, so • Tom Yanagihara (1965) 90th anniversary of the JACL coming up, a pacity to respond to it and do something to that the kind of outrage that is happening • Abe Mukai (1966) documentary on the JACL would make for change how we see that history.” now on the southern border, a new grotes- • Masaaki Hironaka (1967, 1976-85) great subject matter, and he started recording During George Takei’s speech, he relayed que low, will hopefully never again happen interviews for this new documentary two how he has been a JACL member for more in America, not with the future in the hands • Isao Horiye (1968 & 1971) years ago at the National JACL. He alluded than five decades. of those who know the full American story,” • Tom Uda (1969) to the clip of “League of Dreams” that he “I was a member of the Wilshire Chapter in he concluded. • Don Estes (1970 & 1972) showed at last’s year’s San Diego JACL gala Los Angeles. I also served as a president the- After the dinner ceremonies ended, • Vernon Yoshioka (1973-75, 1986-87) (Pacific Citizen, Oct. 12, 2018). re,” he said, noting that the chapter disban- George Takei signed copies of the book, with Nishikawa submitted the grant for ded after there was a meeting where only five proceeds of the sales going to the San Die- • Carol Kawamoto (1988-90, 2000-02) “League” in 2018 — and the ITVS members showed up. “So, it’s wonderful to go JACL. Before that, however, during the • David Kawamoto (1991-93, 2003-05, administrator again had disappointing news, see this vibrant, alive, thriving JACL chapter course of the evening, Guillermo Castillo, an 2012-13) but told him, “You were close.” Neverthe- getting enormous support from all of you.” intern serving the mayor’s office, presented • Karen Tani (1994-96, 2009-12) less, Nishikawa said he is forging ahead One of George Takei’s current projects proclamations to both JACL and George Ta- with plans to complete his new documentary is the graphic memoir “They Called Us kei from San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. • Joseph Horiye (1997-99) and will travel to 15 cities to record more Enemy,” which reached No. 2 on the New In his presentation to Inoue, he said, • Miyo Ellen Reff (2006-08) interviews. York Times best-seller list after being pub- “I would like to take the time to recognize • Michael Kurima (2014-Present) In Inoue’s speech, he referred to Resolution lished in July. the National Japanese American Citizens 3, an amended version of which was approved “I told the same story in 1994 as part of my League for its tremendous dedication.” n

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“disloyal” based solely on ethnicity. The • Cited by President Ronald Reagan for his ENCLOSURE » continued from page 2 WWII JACL leaders worked to find ways to decision not to veto, but to sign, HR 442 National JACL Resolution of Apology Is • The Japanese Americans who served in prove that Japanese Americans were “loyal” resulting in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 a Betrayal of American Values the MIS as Japanese linguists in the Pacific and could be trusted. The JACL advocated to (aka “Redress Legislation”) authorizing have the U.S. Army create a segregated all- the U.S. government’s apology and redress The Japanese American men and women war theater are credited with shortening the war with Japan by two years, serving Japanese American combat unit. The idea of a payments paid to the internees, including who served in the U.S. military during World segregated combat unit was originally rejected the Tule Lake resisters, who were still alive War II suffered in equal measure with the as interpreters during war crime trials to ensure fair hearings, and making significant by Gen. Eisenhower. But JACL persisted. on the date of enactment; Tule Lake resisters from the unconstitutional By having a segregated combat unit, JACL’s • Cited by the sponsors of legislation that confinement imposed by Executive Order contributions to transitioning Japan to a democratic government during the occupation hope was that its military successes would passed the Walter-McCarran Immigration 9066, but unlike the Tule Lake resisters, those convince the American public that Japanese and Naturalization Act, giving the first who served in the U.S. military during WWII and restoration of Japan after the war ended. • The 1399th Engineering Construction Americans were loyal. generation of persons of Japanese ancestry, put country first, kept their faith in American Mike Masaoka was JACL Secretary during including the Tule Lake resisters, the right ideals and assumed greater personal risks by Battalion, composed of all Japanese Americans, served in Hawaii during WWII that time and was the main advocate for the to become naturalized U.S. citizens; putting themselves in harm’s way. all-Japanese American combat unit. When • The pivotal factor that convinced Congress Any shame, stigma or label of “disloyalty” to rebuild Pearl Harbor and completed 54 construction projects that were critical to the 442nd RCT was created, Masaoka was to end its long-held opposition toward associated with the Tule Lake resisters was the first to volunteer. Because of his role in Hawaii’s statehood petition resulting in self-inflicted as a direct result of their actions, the defense of the Islands. • Over 300 Japanese American women served getting the 442nd RCT authorized, he was Hawaii becoming the 50th State; beliefs and decisions, which were antithetical assigned to the public relations staff of the • Cited by the sponsors of legislation creating to the actions, beliefs and decisions made by in the U.S. military during WWII. • The Japanese Americans who served in 442nd RCT, where he diligently provided a bipartisan presidential commission — the the 95 percent of Japanese American adults information to the press about the successful Commission on Wartime Relocation and who answered “Yes” to Question 28 and by the U.S. military during WWII followed advice given to them by their fathers: “Do battlefield accomplishments of the 442nd Internment of Civilians — that determined the Japanese Americans who served in the RCT. Masaoka is credited with generating that Executive Order 9066, issued by U.S. military during WWII. not dishonor your country, community or the family and, if you are to die, die with the high praise that the 442nd received in President Roosevelt and strongly supported The Japanese Americans who served in the American press during WWII. by State and local elected officials such the U.S. military during WWII served with honor.” Almost 800 Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. military were killed The opportunity for the Japanese Americans as then-California Attorney General Earl valor and honor that created a lasting legacy who served during WWII to forge a legacy Warren, was the result of “prejudice, war that has greatly benefited all those in the in action during World War II. They died fighting for America’s freedoms. They died of valor and honor was created by JACL. hysteria and the lack of political leadership”; Japanese American community including During WWII, the JACL actively promoted • Cited by the sponsors of legislation that the Tule Lake resisters. with honor. • On July 15, 1946, President Harry Truman serving in the U.S. military as a way to show authorized the building of the National • The Japanese Americans who served in the reviewed the returning 442nd RCT at the loyalty, so there is a direct link between the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental White House Ellipse and praised their WWII JACL and the legacy created by the in World War II, sited within view of the Combat Team, a segregated Japanese battlefield accomplishments by saying, Japanese Americans who served. Capitol, Washington, D.C.; American combat unit, were involved in “You fought the enemy abroad, and you The National JACL resolution of apology • Cited by the sponsors of legislation that a five-day battle in which the Texas “Lost fought prejudice at home, and you won. disavows that link. The JACL resolution of authorized the $50 million grant program to Battalion” (1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Keep up that fight, and we will continue to apology reverses the position of the WWII fund the preservation of confinement sites, Regiment) was rescued, while the 100th win,” thereby affirming the decision made JACL in that JACL is now supporting the including the Tule Lake Segregation Center, Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat by the Japanese American soldiers to serve Tule Lake resisters’ acts of resistance and used during WWII to imprison persons of Team suffered 54 killed in action and their country and its ideals and demonstrate dissent as the way the community should Japanese ancestry under EO 9066; 293 wounded in action. loyalty as their way to fight prejudice at home. have shown their loyalty rather than serving • Cited by the sponsors of legislation that • The 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the in the U.S. military. Of course, the National awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 442nd RCT liberated Jewish prisoners at one The executive council of the Japanese JACL resolution of apology ignores the fact November 2011 to the soldiers who served in of the Dachau Nazi death camps. American Veterans Assn. condemns the that the acts of resistance and dissent were the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd RCT and • The 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd RCT is National JACL resolution of apology to the Tule in support of the resisters’ pro-Japan views. Military Intelligence Service during WWII. recognized as the most-decorated unit for Lake resisters as a betrayal of the American As a national veterans service organization values embraced by the Japanese Americans The executive council of the Japanese its size and length of service in the history dedicated to preserving the legacy of the American Veterans Assn. denounces the of American warfare. who served in the U.S. military during WWII Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. and by the 95 percent of Japanese American National JACL resolution of apology to the Tule • The Japanese Americans who served in the military during WWII, JAVA must raise its Lake resisters as a shameful and unwarranted 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd RCT were adults who answered “Yes” to Question 28 voice on behalf of those Japanese American and as being knowingly divisive. demeaning of the legacy forged by the valor awarded seven Presidential Unit Citations, 21 soldiers by defending their choice as to how and loyalty of the Japanese Americans who Medals of Honor, 29 Distinguished Service National JACL Resolution of Apology they showed their loyalty. served in the U.S. military during WWII, Crosses and countless other medals including Demeans the Legacy of the Japanese The valor and loyalty shown by the while at the same time, National JACL, its over 4,000 Purple Hearts. Americans Who Served During WWII Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. chapters and members, and the Japanese military during WWII has greatly benefited • All surviving members of the 100th Infantry During WWII, most Americans considered American community at large, including the the Japanese American community in the Battalion/442nd RCT in 2012 were made all persons of Japanese ancestry to be Tule Lake resisters, have benefited and will chevaliers of the French Légion d’Honneur following ways: continue to benefit from that legacy. n for their actions contributing to the liberation of France and their heroic rescue of the “Lost Battalion” during WWII. • Approximately 3,000 Japanese Americans who served in the Military Intelligence Service as Japanese linguists, a large number of them educated in Japan (aka “Kibei”), volunteered to serve in the first, second or third wave of nearly every Army infantry and Marine invasion to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war, translate captured documents and pass the results immediately to commanders on the front line to prepare counter measures, helping to win battles and save lives. COMMUNITY Oct. 11-24, 2019 9 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS CAN HELP ‘HOLD THESE GROW THE JACL MEMBERSHIP TRUTHS’ TO MAKE ITS

By S. Floyd Mori, along with working with other groups on common goals. INTERNATIONAL DEBUT Mount Olympus JACL Chapter Membership Chair All of the organizations and groups recommended by The acclaimed play is making its debut in the students are worthy of collaboration with the JACL. ongratulations to the outstanding students who While the National JACL and local chapters of the Vancouver, B.C. were recently announced as being awarded JACL currently work with some of these organizations, scholarships from the National JACL. You are it would be possible for chapters to work with groups in ompelling, powerful Lisa Rothe after a celebrated U.S. Cto be commended for your past achievements and your their own communities to provide service or fellowship and undeniably moving, tour, the latest leg having just con- efforts to further your education. We hope you will with others with similar interests. The students who Jeanne Sakata’s “Hold These cluded in late September at the Bar- become some of the future leaders of the JACL. recommended the various groups could take a leadership CTruths” is a story that stands the test rington Stage Company in Pittsfield, The scholarship applicants were required to write role in making collaborations happen. of time. This critically acclaimed play Mass., in a back-by-demand run. an essay on the following topic provided by the JACL The Issei generation, the first generation of immigrants stars Joel de la Fuente (Amazon’s De la Fuente, in addition to his role National Youth/Student Council: “The JACL strives to to the United States from Japan, placed a high value on “The Man in the High Castle”) as in “The Man in the High Castle,” stand in solidarity with other entities and individuals education. The Issei’s were not from the upper class in Gordon Hirabayashi, a U.S. Presiden- has performed in theaters all over advocating for marginalized communities. Pick an Japan, but those who came first to the United States tial Medal of Freedom recipient who the world as both an avid classical organization that JACL could partner with and detail, in were generally laborers trying to improve their lives by fought against the forcible removal theater actor and developer of new whatever framework you see fit, what that collaboration coming to the “Land of Opportunity,” where they could and mass incarceration of people of work. He is an alumnus of Brown might look like. What might be the benefits and challenges earn money and get to a better situation in their lives. Japanese ancestry in America during University and the Graduate Acting of this collaboration?” Although most of them were not well educated World War II. Program at New York University. Some of the organizations the students recommended themselves, they encouraged their children and Hirabayashi’s journey, from his All boxoffice proceeds from the that the JACL partner with are the Boy Scouts of grandchildren to pursue higher education and college time as a young man fighting injus- Vancouver performance will be don- America, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity degrees. These were likely the great-grandparents of tice in America to his final days as ated to the Nikkei National Museum or Im4HumanIntegrity, J-SEI, Muslim Community our scholarship recipients. They would be proud of all an educator and activist in Canada, and Cultural Centre, the University and American Muslim Organizations such as CAIR, our JACL students and youth. demonstrates his passion and hunger of British Columbia's Asian Cana- Refugee Woman’s Alliance, Days for Girls International, Involvement with other groups can help our membership for freedom, civil and human rights. dian and Asian Migration Studies INCIGHT, Colorado Asian/Pacific Islander Leadership numbers as the JACL needs to work on increasing It is an inspiring quest of what one program and the Kokoro Dance Conference, NAACP, Pennies for the Planet, Special membership in order to continue as a viable civil rights can do to fight inequality, a tenacious Theatre Society. Olympics, EastWest Players, Japantown Communities and organization. Decades ago, Mike Masaoka, an early reminder of history and a reflection For ticket information, please Japanese American Museums, organizations that provide leader in the JACL, envisioned the JACL membership of how we, too, can change the future visit https://tickets.thecultch.com/ community services for recently arrived immigrants, growing to more than 50,000. if we hold on to these truths. Online/default.asp?doWork::WSc Intergenerational collaboration, National Alliance on We have a long way to go. The potential is there if we “Hold These Truths” is making ontent::loadArticle=Load&BOp Mental Illness (NAMI), Japanese American small work hard on membership by finding people who are its international debut at the Cul- aram::WScontent::loadArticle::a business owners, LatinX communities, Hawaiian Legal interested in the goals of the JACL. Everyone has friends tch Historic Theatre in Vancouver, rticle_id=7529175E-099D-4906- Corporation, American Film Institute, Center for Asian and family who could benefit by joining the JACL. B.C., Canada, under the direction of 8F4C-0E251EC43992. American Media (CAAM), youth organizations, and Students and all members of the JACL can help to tribal communities. build up membership. Scholarship recipients are a good Cameron Sueoka mentioned the Leadership Conference group to begin to work more diligently in helping the for Civil and Human Rights (LCCR) and the National JACL to increase membership. Chapters are asked Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), as well to seek out former JACL scholarship recipients and as the need to continue with the coalitions working on invite them to renew their memberships if they are not civil rights for all. The National JACL was one of the currently members. These outstanding young people founding organizations for LCCR and is active in NCAPA are the future of the JACL. n

mited to, $1,000-$5,000. Recent past awardees include UCLA’s George and Sakaye Nikkei Student Union; Asian Americans Advancing Justice; Aratani 2019-20 CARE Gardena Pioneer Project; Garde- na Valley Japanese Cultural In- stitute; ; Award Applications Little Tokyo Historical Society; Little Tokyo Service Center; Kizuna; Japanese Community Now Open Youth Council; Media Bridges; Washizu Films; the Nichi Bei he University of Califor- nity. Projects that strengthen ties Foundation; and Vigilant Love. nia, Los Angeles’Asian between the Japanese American American Studies Center community and UCLA students, Information about funding Tis pleased to announce that the staff and faculty will receive par- and how to apply is available 2019-20 Aratani CARE Award ticular consideration. Award reci- at the Aratani CARE website applications will be accepted un- pients must list and acknowledge (http://www.aratanicare.org/). til Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Awards will be UCLA’s Asian American Studies announced in January 2020. Center and the Aratani CARE Specific questions about the The George and Sakaye Aratani Award as co-sponsors on all PR Aratani CARE Award that “Community Advancement Re- and programs. are not covered on the website search Endowment,” or Aratani Nonprofit organizations and may be sent to the Aratani CARE Awards, are given to pro- qualified individuals are invited Care Team’s e-mail address at jects that will benefit and advance to apply for awards that gene- [email protected]. the Japanese American commu- rally range from, but are not li- 10 Oct. 11-24, 2019 CALENDAR A NATIONAL GUIDE TO NOTABLE COMMUNITY EVENTS schedule of BAAFF films is available at www.baaff.org. MDC Info: Visit www.baaff.org for a full sched- ule of films, ticket information and festival Crystal City Pilgrimage details. Crystal City, TX CALENDAR Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Yayoi Kusama: Love Is Calling Portland, OR singer-songwriter Yuna Ito, singer- 98 Popeye Lane Boston, MA Oct. 19; Noon-3 p.m. songwriter Misono and Japanese Survivors and descendants of this Thru Feb. 7, 2021 Oregon Buddhist Temple NCWNP entertainer Ai Haruna, as well as a incarceration camp, along with their Institute for Contemporary Art Portland Friends of the Dharma beer garden and plenty of delicious friends and family, will be making the 25 Harbor Shore Dr. Half Moon Bay’s Art & Pumpkin Festival Japanese food offerings. This is 1404 S.E. 25th Ave. pilgrimage to Crystal City. During the An icon of contemporary art, Yayoi Half Moon Bay, CA one of the largest Japanese cultural Price: Donations three-day event, there will be a meet Kusama has interwoven ideas of Oct. 19-20 festivals in Southern California. This annual walk supports the many and greet mixer, opening remarks and pop art, minimalism and psychedelia Half Moon Bay’s Main Street Info: Visit www.oc-japanfair.com. projects of Buddhist Global Relief, educational workshops, the pilgrim- throughout her work in paintings, Price: Free mainly helping people throughout age and a “Stop Repeating History: performances, room-size presenta- Don’t miss this opportunity to see Concert at the Ace Hotel Featuring the world escape chronic hun- Immigrant Support Rally and Vigil,” tions, outdoor sculptural installations, the winner of the 46th annual World’s Ryuichi Sakamoto ger and malnutrition. Fundraising followed by closing remarks. literary works and more during her Greatest Gourd Growers and their Los Angeles, CA happens through the First Giv- Info: Visit https://www.facebook. influential career. This exhibit is the record-setting pumpkins as well as Oct. 18; 8 p.m. ing website, individually or part of com/pg/CrystalCityPilgrimageCo/ most immersive and kaleidoscopic a weekend filled with delicious food The Theatre at Ace Hotel a team. To donate as part of the events/?ref=page_internal for more of the artist’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. offerings, crafts and art displays 929 S. Broadway Oregon Buddhist Temple team, visit information. For the 90-year-old artist, this exhibit and plenty of pumpkins! The cham- Price: $20-$150 Tickets https://www.firstgiving.com/event/ represents the culmination of her pion pumpkin as well as the top four The Ace Hotel is marking its 20th BuddhistGlobalRelief/2019-Port- Twin Cities JACL Chrysanthemum Banquet artistic achievements. pumpkins overall will be on display. anniversary as a cultural institution land-OR-Walk-to-Feed-the-Hungry/ Bloomington, MN Don’t miss this family-friendly event Info: Visit https://www.icaboston.org/ in Downtown Los Angeles and to teams. Nov. 9; 11 a.m. Silent Auction; Noon exhibition/yayoi-kusama-love-calling. and community festival that makes celebrate this milestone, a special Info: Contact Robbi Ando at rchando@ Banquet Program for a wonderful day for all. concert and dance party is being comcast.net. Normandale Hylands Methodist Church Info: Visit https://pumpkinfest. En/trance held featuring legendary Japanese 9920 Normandale Blvd. New York, NY miramarevents.com. ‘Shining Through: Reflections of an artist Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for Price: TBA Soon Through 2020 Oceanic Future’ Exhibit his globally inspired rock albums, Please join the TC JACL at its annual New York Japan Society Gallery Japantown 2019 Halloween Carnival classical compositions and more Seattle, WA San Francisco, CA banquet. This year’s guest speaker is 333 E. 47th St. than 30 musical scores. Thru Nov. 10 Marsha Aizumi, a regular contributor Oct. 25; 6-8:30 p.m. Info: For tickets, visit https://www. Wing Luke Museum This exhibit features a series of art The Center to the Pacific Citizen and author of projects aimed at bringing visual axs.com/events/380058/ace-20-year- 719 S. King St. the book “Two Spirits, One Heart: 1840 Sutter St. celebration-tickets. Price: Included With Museum Entrance Fee art and interactive experiences into A Mother, Her Transgender Son and the institution’s public spaces. Artist Price: $7 Per Person at the Door In this exhibit, five Pacific Islander Their Journey to Love and Accep- Yoshitomo Nara launches the series The Japanese Cultural and Commu- ‘Within These Lines’ Talk by Author artists look forward into the unknown, tance.” with new works he created in Shiga- nity Center of Northern California and Stephanie Morrill drawing upon stories, myths and Info: Please call (612) 338-8405 or email raki, one of Japan’s oldest areas for Japanese Community Youth Council Independence, CA personal experiences to imagine the Amy Dickerson at adickerson323@gmail. present “Japantown Halloween Car- Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-Noon pottery making. future. Using photography, poetry, com to RSVP. Info: Visit https://www.japansociety.org/ nival,” an event offering a costume Manzanar National Historic Site illustration, sculpture, sound and page/programs/gallery/entrance. n contest, games, a haunted hallway, Manzanar Visitor Center’s West Theater film, the artists transform the gal- bounce house, crafts, prizes and 5001 Hwy. 395 lery space into a vision of the past, much more. This is an event for the Price: Free present and beyond. EDC entire family to enjoy the Halloween Author Stephanie Morrill will hold a Info: Visit www.wingluke.org. 2019 Boston Asian American Film Festival season. book talk, Q & A and signing of her Boston, MA Info: Visit http://www.jcccnc.org/event/ ADVERTISE HERE new book “Within These Lines,” a Oct. 24-27 japantown-halloween-carnival-2019/. young adult historical fiction novel Various Theatre Venues Events in the calendar CCDC section are listed based that explores the World War II-era “Rising Together” is the theme of The Life and Career of Kaneji Domoto on space availability. relationship between an Italian Ameri- Boy Scout Troop 199 16th Annual this year’s festival, which encour- Exhibition Place a ‘Spotlight’ ad with can girl and a Japanese American Crab Feed ages all persons to stand up and be Berkeley, CA photos of your event for boy as they exchange letters to one Clovis, CA counted. BAAFF is using film as the Thru Dec. 16 maximum exposure. another during the war. Nov. 2; 5 p.m. backdrop to illuminate the power of University of California, Berkeley Info: Visit www.nps.gov/manz or call United Japanese Christian Church the individual strengthened by a com- Environmental Design Library, Wurster Hall (760) 878-2194, ext. 3310. 136 N. Villa Ave. FOR MORE INFO: Room 210 munity forum to engage, enlighten, [email protected] Price: $50 encourage and rise together The full Renowned landscape architect U.S.-Japan Council 2019 Annual Join the community at this all- (213) 620-1767 Kaneji Domoto’s life and work is the Conference you-can-eat crab dinner benefitting focus of this retrospective exhibit that Hollywood, CA Boy Scout Troop 199. Each ticket pulls from original correspondence, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. comes with crab, salad, pasta and Statement of Ownership, photographs and drawings from the Loews Hotel Hollywood dessert. There will also be a fun 50- Management, and Circulation Domoto Collection. The exhibit will 1755 N. 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Korean War; he is survived by his her husband, Willard; she is survived wife, Alice; sons, Garey and Brian; by her daughters, Grace, Janet and daughter-in-law, Erin; sister, Dorothy Audrey; gc: 2; ggc: 1. Tazumi; gc: 4. Supsic, Takeko, 86, Bonita, CA, Oshiro, Frederic Gene, 75, Honolulu, Sept. 22; she was predeceased by HI, Oct. 4. her husband, Francis, and one of her Akiyama, Takehiro, 77, Monterey children; she is survived by her chil- Park, CA, July 24; he is survived by dren, Kay McAteer and Tomi Supsic. his wife, Noriko; sons, Glen and Kevin Akiyama; brother, Shohei (Katsuko) Takaki, Rose, 91, Wailuku, HI, Sept. 5. Akiyama; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Yamamoto, Okuni Helen, 101, Torrance, CA, Aug. 25; she was pre- Doi, Sumiko, 83, Los Angeles, CA, deceased by her husband, George Sept. 18; she is survived by her “Jalage” Shigeo Yamamoto; she is children, Kevin (Dorene) and Karen survived by her children, Patricia (Fred) Cuadra; siblings, Shizuko Nakasone, Nakata, JoAnne (Robert) Martin, Dr. Atsuko Craig and Hideo Hirata; gc: 5. Mark (Leta) Yamamoto, Beatrice (John) McCallson and Geoffrey (De- Hamada, Chiyeko, 95, Monterey Lock, Yet, 83, Los Angeles, CA, Nishimura, Eddie, 91, Fresno, CA, nise) Yamamoto; sisters, Shikako Park, CA, Aug. 31; she was pre- Sept. 7. Sept. 21; during WWII, he was incar- Pugh, Yuriko, 90, West Haven, UT, Sogabe and Yemi Kamiya; sister- deceased by her husband, George cerated at the Poston WRA Center Sept. 23; she was predeceased by in-law, Catherine Uyeda; gc: 16; Akira; she is survived by her children, Mashita, Stanley Masami, 85, in AZ; afterward, he served in the ggc: 20; gggc: 1. n James (Lynnette), Reiko (Vance) Ik- Huntington Beach, CA, Sept. 20; kanda and Diane Wright; she is also he is survived by his wife, MaryLou; survived by nieces, nephews and sons, Daryl (Karen) and Chad; sis- other relatives; gc: 5; ggc: 1. ter, Gladys; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other Hamashita, Arlene, 89, Los Angeles, relatives; gc: 5. CA, June 27; she is survived by her sons, Glenn, Randy (Pam) and Gerry Hamashita; siblings, Evelyn Yama- moto, Ken (Lily) and Bob (Lynda) Sugino; gc: 5; ggc: 1.

Ichikawa, Sandra, 75, Montebello, CA, July 19.

Matsuhiro, Richard, 63, Stockton, CA, Sept. 18; he was predeceased by his father, sister, Joyce, and brother, Robert; he is survived by his wife, Prescilla (Pedrogosa) Matsuhiro; children, Kevin, Noriko and Tomiko; his mother; siblings, Judy, Jayne (Dean), Ronald (Sharon), Janine Kashino-Takisaki, Louise, 93, Se- (Keith) and Jill; gc: 2. attle, WA, Aug. 20; she was prede- ceased by her first husband, Shiro Kashino, her second husband, Jiro Takisaki and ggc Ethan Kanai; dur- ing WWII, her family and she were initially incarcerated at the Puyallup Fairgrounds before being transferred to the Minidoka WRA Center ID; she is survived by her daughters, Kris Hiraoka (Stan), Debbie Kashino (Bruce Inaba) and Bev Kashino (Doug Tsujii); brother, Frank Tsuboi; gc: 4; ggc: 3.

Kumagai, Sumie, 97, Torrance, CA, June 29; she was predeceased by her Murata, Sachi, 92, Fruitland, ID, husband, George Tadashi Kumagai; Sept. 7; she is survived by her she is survived by her siblings, Joe husband, Tom; children, Apryl (Sachi) Watari, Sue Kawana and Davenport (Jim), Debra Ujiiye Yayeko Kuboshima; sisters-in-law, (Dennis), Kathi Murata, Shelley Marilyn and Elsie Watari; she is also Howarth and Thomas Murata PLACE A TRIBUTE survived by many nieces, nephews (Jennie); sister, Sada Honda; ‘In Memoriam’ is a free and other relatives. sister-in-law, Andie Murata; gc: 4; listing that appears on a ggc: 5. limited, space-available basis. Kurihara, Alice N., 86, Kailua, HI, Tributes honor your loved ones Sept. 14. Nakamura, Yoshiko, 99, Los with text and photos and appear Angeles, CA, Aug. 27; she was in a timely manner at the rate of Kurisu, Myrtle, 92, Rosemead, CA, predeceased by her husband; $20/column inch. July 13; she is survived by her hus- Yoshio; she is survived by her daugh- CONTACT: band, Kenneth; son, Maurice; she ters, Reiko Ogawa, Kiyoko (Gene) [email protected] is also survived by many nieces, Chikami and Emiko Takeda; gc: 5; or call (213) 620-1767 ext. 104 nephews and other relatives. ggc: 4. 12 Oct. 11-24, 2019 COMMENTARY REIMAGINE EVERYTHING RETAIL DRUG PRICES HAVE INCREASED FASTER THAN INFLATION FOR AT LEAST 12 STRAIGHT YEARS “The average annual cost for a prescription drug is simply too high — at nearly $20,000, By Ron Mori it’s rapidly approaching the median annual income for Medicare beneficiaries,” said Leigh recently released AARP Public Policy Purvis, director of health services research at Institute report shows that retail prices AARP Public Policy Institute. “Patients often for a combined set of 754 widely used end up paying for high drug prices more than Abrand-name, generic and specialty prescription once: through their out-of-pocket expenses drugs increased by an average of 4.2 percent and, later, with higher health-care premiums in 2017, well above the general inflation rate of and cost sharing. Our report demonstrates, yet 2.1 percent for the same period. This marked again, why we need Congress to pass long- the 12th year in a row of often-substantial term, meaningful reforms that will help rein drug price increases. in the outrageous prices of prescription drugs.” Notably, the average annual cost for a drug If these trends continue, older Americans will used on a chronic basis would have been more be unable to afford the prescription drugs that than $12,500 lower in 2017 ($7,263 vs. $19,816) they absolutely need, leading to poorer health if prescription drug prices had been limited of inflation,” said Debra Whitman, executive generic drugs. In 2017: outcomes and eventually higher health-care to the rate of general inflation from 2006-17. vp and chief public policy officer at AARP. costs down the road. Prescription drug price increases affect • Retail prices for widely used generic “It’s shocking to see how much lower drug To view “Trends in Retail Prices of consumers, employers, private insurers and drug products decreased by an average of prices would be today if price increases did Prescription Drugs Widely Used by Older taxpayers who fund programs such as Medicare 9.3 percent (average annual cost: $365). not exceed the rate of general inflation. Instead, Americans: 2017 Year-End Update,” visit and Medicaid. Spending increases driven by • Retail prices for widely used brand-name older Americans are struggling to afford the www.aarp.org/rxpricewatch. high and growing drug prices will eventually drug products increased by an average of medications they need to stay healthy.” affect all Americans in some way. 8.4 percent (average annual cost: $6,798). The report analyzed three types of widely Ron Mori is a member of the Washington, “Prescription drug prices are out of control. • Retail prices for widely used specialty drug used prescription drugs and found that D.C., JACL chapter and manager of Our report tracked price growth in prescription products increased by an average of 7 percent price growth for brand-name and specialty community, states and national affairs — drugs for 12 years, and every single year, those (average annual cost: $78,871). drugs more than offset price decreases for multicultural leadership for AARP. price increases have been higher than the rate

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