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POSTMASTER: Please Do Not Delay Not Do Please POSTMASTER: POPULATIONS AT RISK LITTLE TOKYO ADAPTS WRESTLER TESTS POSITIVE MASKS WITH LEVITY QUARANTINE COOKING • NICHI BEI WEEKLY • APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 3 Regional/National Cal Humanities awards $420K for documentaries Coronavirus claims multiple lives at Kei-Ai South Bay nursing home California Humanities an- By TAKESHI NAKAYAMA ments — hand washing, tak- COVID-19 virus. “No patients need a ventilator in a matter of nounced in a statement that Nichi Bei Weekly ing their temperature ... The have died, though. They’re ba- hours. It’s a scary scenario.” it has awarded $420,000 to 16 Contributor patients we are concerned sically closing down the third new projects through its 2020 The coronavirus pandemic about are put in isolation. floor, locking down every- No COVID-19 Cases California Documentary Project has been “awful, horrible,” We’re keeping a close eye on thing, and all the caregivers Kei-Ai Los Angeles issued Grants. The awardees include: reported Spencer Nordfelt, the patients and communicate are being tested there. The the following statement, dated “The Stanley Hayami Vir- administrator at Kei-Ai South with their doctors.” plan is to test the entire facility April 16, on its Website: “We tual Reality Project” Bay Healthcare Center in Gar- At Kei-Ai South Bay every- and caregivers.” do NOT have any COVID-19 Project Director: Nonny de dena, Calif. “Some patients one must practice social dis- Matsumoto hasn’t been no- virus cases.” la Peña sent to the hospital tested tancing, added Nordfelt, who tified yet that any of his pa- The nursing home is “strict- Sponsor Organization: The positive … Some are OK, and has been at the facility for only tients are sick. “I am hoping ly adhering” to recommenda- Alliance for Media Arts + Culture some didn’t make it.” seven months. “It was tough that they remain negative, but tions of the CDC, following its “This virtual reality project Through April 20, the nurs- for the patients at first, but ... I think, eventually, most of guidelines on infection control brings to life the story of Japa- ing home had eight cases of now they’re handling it pretty the patients will turn positive. and safety, screening for all nese American teenager Stanley COVID-19, the administrator well ... It’s probably harder on When you have residents in a staff members and residents Hayami. Told through his let- said over the telephone, but their family members.” relatively small confined area … “ensuring all staff members ters, wartime diary, and personal he declined to disclose the to- Kei-Ai South Bay has been like the nursing home, it’s im- are using appropriate protec- artworks, the project traces his tal number of deaths through serving the Japanese Ameri- possible to do social distanc- tive equipment when interact- journey from home in the San April 20 out of respect for the can community since it was ing.” ing with and caring for resi- Gabriel Valley to life in a concen- families of the deceased. But originally established as South This disease is “very con- dents; designating separates tration camp and military ser- on April 15 he did report three Bay Keiro Nursing Home in tagious, very virulent, in the areas for healthy and sick pa- vice during World War II. The deaths. 1969. According to its Website, sense that once you get it, tients,” stated Administrator interactive exhibit will be on dis- A large majority of the pa- the nursing home has 98 resi- you get very sick — and most Tanner Mitchell. play at the Japanese American tients at Kei-Ai South Bay dents at its culturally-sensitive of the patients in the nursing Additionally, Nikkei Senior National Museum and online.” are of Japanese descent from skilled nursing facility. homes are 80-plus years old,” Gardens, located in the San “Third Act” Southern California’s South Matsumoto said. “Their immu- Fernando Valley community Project Director: Tadashi Bay, and some of the patients Some Sites Fare Better nity is not what it used to be of Arleta, has no cases of CO- Nakamura who died were of Japanese de- Two other former Keiro when they were younger, and VID-19 at its assisted-living Sponsor Organization: scent in their late 80s, Nordfelt facilities, Kei-Ai Los Angeles they’re more likely to develop facility, Executive Director LTSC Community Development said. “It’s a very challenging Healthcare Center and Sakura a severe case of the disease, Michael Motoyasu stated in Corporation time for everybody. There are Intermediate Care Facility, as and they have other morbid a telephone conversation on “‘Third Act’ is a documentary a lot of older folks with un- well as a separate entity, Nik- conditions like high blood April 17. about 83-year-old filmmaker derlying conditions ... We’ve kei Senior Gardens, seem to pressure, heart disease, diabe- “We’ve not had any known Robert (Bob) A. Nakamura, “the had no visitors at the facility be coping with the pandemic tes ... and that’s why this thing COVID-19 cases to date,” he Godfather of Asian American for one month. We can’t have better than Kei-Ai South Bay. is really frightening.” said “I feel it’s because of the film,” as he reflects on his influ- group dining, we can’t have Dr. Takeshi Matsumoto, a At Kei-Ai Los Angeles and at stringent virus-related safety ential 50-year career, the inter- group activities. The patients’ physician who has 30-plus pa- the ICF, they’re trying to test measures that we’ve been do- generational trauma and psycho- whole lives have been turned tients at Kei-Ai Los Angeles in everyone “so they’ll know who ing, where we restrict all non- logical wounds resulting from upside down.” Lincoln Heights and at Sakura to quarantine, who to watch essential visitors that come THE CENSUS IS A SIMPLE AND his family’s incarceration during To ensure the residents’ ICF in Boyle Heights, said more carefully,” he explained. into the community, including World War II, and his recent di- health and safety, the nursing over the phone that “several “The ones who have symp- families ... We couldn’t do this agnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. home is “constantly cleaning,” people” (not his patients) at toms and test positive are the if we weren’t coordinating with CONFIDENTIAL 9 QUESTION SURVEY Directed by his son Tadashi, the the administrator pointed out. the Lincoln Heights nursing ones they’re going to send to the CDC and the Department film poses a question at once “We’re following the guide- home have been transferred the hospital ... If patients get of Public Health … and the personal and universal: how can lines from the State and L.A. to the hospital for observation sick, they could rapidly dete- families have been very sup- a father and son say goodbye?” County public health depart- after testing positive for the riorate … to a point where you portive.” COMMUNITIES COUNT PARTICIPATE Activists hold car rally calling for release of ICE inmates in Yuba County Various activists participated According to organizers, and Mesa Verde detention cen- staff, as well as the general pub- the coalition include the Florin in a car rally April 14 at Yuba the jail is “at high risk of an im- ters, the statement said. lic,” the statement said JACL Sacramento Valley, and Ts- County Jail in Marysville, Calif. minent outbreak of COVID-19 The Coalition to Free Every- Groups that have endorsed uru for Solidarity – Sacramento. FAMILIES COUNT IN THE CENSUS “to demand the release of all per- due to close confinement, filthy one in Yuba County ICE Deten- sons detained there by Immigra- conditions, a lack of hygiene tion, which sponsored the rally, tion and Customs Enforcement supplies including soap, and said it “seeks the immediate PRESERVE Japanese CULTURE … due to the imminent and dire nonexistent or inadequate medi- release of all who are detained HELP EVERYONE COUNTS TODAY threat of a COVID-19 outbreak cal care.” by Immigration and Customs EMPOWER our COMMUNITY at the facility, according to Tsuru U.S. District Court Judge Enforcement … at Yuba County DOCUMENT our HISTORY for Solidarity, a group of Japa- Maxine Chesney on April 8 or- Jail, not just those covered by the US nese American social justice ad- dered the release of four people April 8 order – for the lives and NOW ACCEPTING STOCK TRANSFERS! 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2 Nichi Bei Weekly | APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 | Nichi Bei Weekly 3 4 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 • REGIONAL/NATIONAL • • NICHI BEI WEEKLY • APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 5 Little Tokyo community strategizes ways to stay in business Community By TOMO HIRAI get online and subscribed to their own order, that would be Nichi Bei Weekly online delivery apps. The stress great, but since we didn’t do any Online pilgrimage to Manzanar set for Businesses in Los Angeles’ the restaurant’s owner felt, how- groundwork for that sort of net- Little Tokyo typically relied on ever, was clear, as owner Hiro- working, right now we have to Briefs April 25 foot traffic prior to the statewide shi Yamauchi told the Nichi Bei rely on the delivery companies.” homelands. Those loyalties of the Heart Mountain National shelter-in-place orders, which Weekly by phone he was unable Still, his 10-month headstart AACI seeks donations While the second San Jose Jap- are tested as Japan ramps up Historic Landmark Site and about their lives in camp, and brought the state’s economy to to be interviewed because he with online delivery apps has amid crisis anese American Citizens League its imperial aggression during readings from foundation board how they were treated after their a halt. Amid the shuttered retail had been hospitalized due to helped. While his original loca- Pilgrimage to Manzanar, Calif. AACI, which serves “the the 1930s, and the Pacific chair Shirley Ann Higuchi’s incarceration. spaces, several restaurants con- overwork. tion in Little Tokyo lags behind has been canceled due to the marginalized and vulnerable War breaks out in the 1940s. upcoming book, “Setsuko’s Se- San Jose-based activists Susan tinue to operate in the ethnic Yoshinobu Maruyama, owner with orders mostly coming from COVID-19 pandemic, organizers ethnic communities in Santa The episode tells the story cret.” To access these features, Hayase and Tom Izu will partici- enclave, but all proprietors have of Shabu Shabu House, also told regular customers, his new loca- will host a virtual journey to the Clara County,” is accepting of the children of a Korean visit http://ow.ly/nc0F50zebMY. pate in the “Fighting for Redress: said the situation is difficult. the Nichi Bei Weekly over the tion, which had established an former concentration camp Sat- financial donations, which may independence leader, Japanese Original short films may Then and Now” session from 3 Little Tokyo’s community, phone that his business faced online presence earlier, is doing urday, April 25. The event will be be used to “feed isolated seniors American families imprisoned be viewed on the foundation’s to 3:45 p.m., sharing “their expe- however, has tried to find ways challenges adjusting to the shel- better, sales wise. held online via Zoom video con- (or) provide medical care to the in detention camps, and for four YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/ riences in the fight for redress to reinvigorate its businesses. Employees at ter-at-home order because he In addition to food delivery ferencing from 1 to 5 p.m. SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ­— uninsured or shelter a family brothers who find themselves TcoM50zebPR. and reparations for the former As longtime businesses strug- Suehiro Restaurant prepare meals for seniors purchased through lacked an online presence. He apps, Suzuki said he was also Viewers will be able to learn from abuse.” To donate online, on opposite sides of the battle incarcerees. ... Their son, Tomio gled due to their limited online Little Tokyo Eats. photo by Mariko Lochridge said he developed a full shabu supplementing his sales with about the wartime incarcera- visit http://ow.ly/Nqqw50zedWE. lines.” Hayase-Izu, will talk about his presence and tech savvy prior shabu meal set for takeout and a discounted meals to seniors. Ac- Teacher’s Guide to tion, the Redress Movement, Donations of food, toilet paper The series, which was work with the Nikkei Resisters to the pandemic, the Little To- rector for Go Little Tokyo in James Choi, owner of Cafe portion of his large pool of dedi- cording to Lochridge, the pro- ‘Chinese Exclusion Act’ and “draw parallels between the or other essential items will produced by Academy Award- …” kyo community found an ally mid-January. Dulce and a LTCC board mem- cated regular customers have gram pitched by LTCC is fund- be distributed to AACI clients doc available online struggles of” Japanese Ameri- The “Bystander Intervention in Go Little Tokyo, a marketing “I think that what we’re able to ber, said his cafe is equipped for started to order from him once ed by Keiro, a senior service nominee Renee Tajima-Peña, is and medical staff. People may A teacher’s guide to the docu- cans during World War II “and Training” from 4 to 4:45 p.m. will project managed by the Little do with Go Little Tokyo is in part takeout, so his business has held a week or so. organization, and coordinated narrated by actors Daniel Dae e-mail [email protected] to mentary “The Chinese Exclu- the plight of Muslims, refugees, teach viewers how to intervene Tokyo Community Council with only because Kisa is that person up, but he is concerned about “At the end of the day, there’s by Little Tokyo Service Center. Kim and Tamlyn Tomita. schedule a time to drop off or sion Act,” which was directed immigrants, and others today.” when they witness a hate crime funding from the Los Angeles in that situation,” Fukushima who will be able to survive the no way to make money while “Our first order was for 78 in- The first two episodes will air have items picked up. AACI can by Ric Burns and Li-Shin Yu, is Tamiko Thiel and Zara or incident. County Metropolitan Transpor- said. financial turmoil as rents come expenses continue to rack up,” dividual meals. And yesterday May 11 at 8 p.m. on PBS and the only accept new and unopened available to download. Houshmand, the creators of the For more information or tation Authority. Fukushima said Ito’s back- due and unemployment soars. Maruyama said in Japanese. was an order for 112,” Suzuki third through fifth episodes will items. The guide “is designed to “Beyond Manzanar” virtual real- to register, visit http://ow.ly/ According to Kristin Fuku- ground of growing up in the eth- “What I’m afraid of is all the “(But) what can we do right said. “I’m not exactly sure how air May 12, also at 8 p.m. meet certain national history, ity art exhibit, will give a guided EdrV50ze2An. shima, managing director of the nic enclave and her being a bi- restaurants that were like doing now? If we can do a special deal many restaurants (Lochridge) For more information, visit Protective Items social studies, geography, and virtual tour of Manzanar from 1 Optional small group discus- LTCC, the Metro agreed to pay lingual speaker of both English OK, making it by, but not really to get people to eat shabu shabu has so far, but we’re all kind of https://www.pbs.org/show/asian- Single-use surgical masks common core standards for to 1:45 p.m. Former wartime in- sions co-hosted by JACL Seattle the Little Tokyo community a and Japanese are instrumental saving up for a crazy rainy day,” at home, then we can also make taking turns fulfilling their or- americans/. Hand sanitizer grades” five through 12. “The mates Koichi Nishimura, Tom and JACL South Bay Chapter stipend to help mitigate impacts in her new role helping to coor- Choi said. “They might not last some money and then we won’t ders. And so that’s been a very Single-use gloves (small, 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Oshidari, Marge Taniwaki, (Los Angeles County) will follow from the Regional Connector dinate marketing for the belea- through reopening.” suffer a total loss.” big help.” JA center hosts haiku medium and large) was unlike any U.S. law enacted Marielle Tsukamoto and Chris- from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Separate reg- Transit Project, a major light guered merchants. Choi said small businesses Kenji Suzuki, second genera- In addition to the senior Disinfectant wipes contest since the founding of the repub- tine Umeda will participate in istration is required. The small rail extension planned to open in Ito said the pandemic paused make Little Tokyo unique, and tion owner of Suehiro Cafe, said meals, the LTCC runs Commu- Isopropyl alcohol The Japanese American lic. It singled out as never before the “I Remember” panel discus- group discussions are limited to 2021 to combat construction im- what would have been a busy he fears larger corporations who he quickly tried to catch up on nity Feeding Community, which Isolation gowns Cultural and Community a specific race and nationality for sion from 2 to 2:45 p.m., sharing 200 participants. pacts and the presumed gentrifi- time for her, as she would have can withstand the financial fall- social media at his Little Tokyo buys meals from Little Tokyo N-95 masks Center is holding the “Spacious exclusion. For 60 years, not only cation of the neighborhood after been starting preparations for out may be in a prime position to location, applying knowledge he restaurants to distribute to un- Solidarity Haiku Challenge.” did it ban Chinese workers from its completion. From the fund Go Little Tokyo’s annual events. move in on the neighborhood if gained from his new Chinatown employed hospitality workers. S.F. to remove Steiner St. Those who are driving or tak- Non-perishables/Toiletries Submissions are due coming to the United States, but paid out by the transit authority, Instead, she has had to “slow smaller businesses shutter per- location he opened last year and Choi said a community mem- ing Muni in the area should al- Bottled water Wednesdays at 5 p.m. via e-mail it prohibited Chinese nationals Bridge near J-Town the LTCC created Go Little To- down and look at the marketing manently. coaching from Lochridge. While ber hoping to contribute $1,000 low extra travel time to get to Toilet paper to [email protected] or voice or already in the United States from kyo as the project broke ground efforts that each business has in “My outlook is kind of bleak, food delivery apps asked him to helped kickstart the effort, The pedestrian bridge at their destination. Multi-fold paper towels text message: (626) 789-5269. becoming U.S. citizens. The film in 2015. place for themselves and really but hopefully we can get through list his original location, he felt which now has a total of $40,000 Geary Boulevard and Steiner The removal is part of the Tissue Contestants should include explores the events leading to “I think when we started it, we identifying (needs).” Although this,” Choi said, noting he had uneasy signing on prior to the reserved for meals. Street near San Francisco’s Ja- Geary Rapid Project, “which Dry foods, such as pasta, rice, the correct spelling of their exclusion, and the causes, con- didn’t have a really clear idea of these efforts have been helpful, just received a notice from his pandemic due to a lack of park- “Every business is different. pantown will be permanently aims to improve 38 Geary bus noodles, snacks (one to five name and their city. For more sequences, and continuing re- what Go Little Tokyo would look many businesses still face tough bank that he was denied the ing at the Little Tokyo location. You just kind of have to see what removed during Memorial Day service, and pedestrian safety pound packages preferred) information, visit http://ow.ly/ percussions of the act.” like or do,” Fukushima told the challenges. loan he applied for through the His new location, however, had they have,” Lochridge said of weekend, according to the San on the Geary corridor. Later b8vj50zegQk. For more information, visit Nichi Bei Weekly. “We knew the “The business owners them- Paycheck Protection Program parking and Suzuki tried the de- helping the various businesses. Francisco Municipal Transpor- in the project, the Intersec- Miscellaneous If selected, one’s haiku will be http://ow.ly/C8D250zdcCb. main goal that we wanted to see selves are trying to fill in gaps and that the federal funds for it livery apps there. As the shelter-in-place orders posted on the center’s Website, tation Agency. tion at Geary and Steiner will Tylenol The removal project will start be upgraded with improved happen is that it would be a place in their own kitchen, doing work had run out. “Two-thirds is considered cost continue, Lochridge now sets Chromebook laptops social media, and included to support and promote and they don’t typically do while go- Choi suggested that Mariko expenses, you know, rent and her sights on retail legacy busi- in its newsletter and in other Korematsu Institute May 22 at 8 p.m. and continue crosswalks and new amenities highlight small businesses, the ing home at night and trying to Lochridge, small business coun- things like that. And one-third nesses, which have since shut- communications. Curriculum Toolkit through May 25. “During this for the Hamilton Recreation For more information, call time, adjacent streets will be Center and Raymond Kimbell neighborhood as a whole and … figure out grant and loan appli- selor at the Little Tokyo Service would be profit. Well, when you tered and have no way to make (408) 975-2730. available to parents as our comprehensive commu- cations. So it’s tough trying to Center, check on Kouraku, a consider one-third, … is going any sales. closed to traffic, vehicles will Playground.” Little Tokyo produces In light of the coronavirus be rerouted and nearby bus For more information, e-mail nity marketing campaign.” find that balance for them,” Ito longtime restaurant located in to the delivery service, you’re “I think we’re still figuring out ‘Asian Americans’ TV podcast Kisa Ito became creative di- said. the Japanese Village Plaza. basically left with nothing. So it’s like what a support system looks pandemic, the Korematsu In- stops will be relocated,” the [email protected] or The Japanese American “It was very clear the second a real tough situation,” Suzuki like for the retail businesses,” docuseries to premiere stitute has made its curriculum agency stated. call (415) 646-2300. Cultural & Community Center I walked in … they really need said. “Ideally, if we could have she said. “I promise we’re trying May 11-12 toolkit, which is currently avail- and Sustainable Little Tokyo help,” Lochridge said. customers just making a phone to get to everyone, just it’s like “Asian Americans,” a five-part able to teachers, accessible to have collaborated to produce Lochridge helped Kouraku call or coming in to pick up triage right now.” TV documentary series that parents, too. “chronicles the contributions, the Little Tokyo Little Podcast. The free toolkits include the the history and the challenges Episodes are posted every two K-12 Korematsu Institute Teach- Guggenheim Fellows The recipients include Joan R. and development center for of Asian Americans, the fastest- weeks, with the next episodes er’s Guide, videos and accompa- announced Najita in the field of astronomy ground-based optical-infrared growing ethnic group in being posted April 27, May 11 nying lesson plans and posters. and astrophysics and Barbara astronomy. … “She is actively America,” will premiere during and 25 in English, Japanese Toolkit recipients will gain The John Simon Guggenheim Takenaga in the field of fine arts. engaged in communicating sci- Asian Pacific American Heritage Korean and Spanish. access to digital materials and Memorial Foundation’s board of Najita is an astronomer at the ence to the public and has a Month, airing May 11-12 across To listen to the podcast, visit additional lesson plans on five trustees announced in a state- “(NSF)'s National Optical-Infra- lifelong interest in the power of the country on PBS. http://sustainablelittletokyo.org/ documentaries on the wartime ment the awarding of Guggen- red Astronomy Research Labo- science to inspire and in the role The series “examines how projects/little-podcast. 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4 Nichi Bei Weekly | APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 | Nichi Bei Weekly 5 6 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 • NICHI BEI WEEKLY • • HOME AND GARDEN • APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 7 Home and Garden COUNTRY WISDOM: Maya Shiroyama runs the Kitaza- Creating a calm and harmonious home through feng shui wa Seed Company with lessons By HEATHER HORIUCHI and marriage qi. Plants also Shall I even mention stuck Nichi Bei Weekly clean the air and give off oxy- doors? Repairing doors that stick learned from rural living Millions of people across the gen which helps your thinking will help you get unstuck, too. United States are continuing to process. Avoid placing an open Once you have cleared the By ALEC YOSHIO Shiroyama out on the farm, it contend with orders to shelter- bookcase directly behind you. main entry, continue with small MacDONALD was her maternal grandmother in-place in their homes amid the The shelves give off negative projects: a bookcase, the din- Nichi Bei Weekly who introduced her to Kitazawa great tumult and loss caused by qi, which may make you tired or ing room table, the desk. Is the seeds. give you a headache or a back- bookcase stuffed full to overflow- Contributor the coronavirus crisis. The Nichi Her grandmother’s garden ache, depending on where the ing? Remove half the books, and Maya Shiroyama learned Bei Weekly interviewed feng shui fostered varieties from the consultant Reiko Nakayama by shelves are. Place a water bowl, arrange the remaining books in about growing food from an e-mail to help readers nurture a fountain or vase containing wa- alternating stacks, on their sides early age. When she was a company’s catalog such as dai- sense of calm or positivity in their ter near the front of your office. and standing upright, with the very small child, her grand- kon, turnips, cucumbers, Napa homes. Clear, moving water symbolizes spines facing outward. Leave mother would bring her out on cabbage, Komatsuna mustard wealth and opportunities, ideal some space between the stacks. her parents’ new farm. To help spinach, and Tokyo negi, a for a work space. Being able to see the back wall the young couple get on their type of bunching onion. In her Nichi Bei Weekly: Please Maya Shiroyama (above) went from inquiring provide a brief description of If your home or office doesn’t of the bookcase gives a sense of feet, Shiroyama’s grandmother youth, Shiroyama spent time SEEDS TO SUCCESS ­— played field hand and babysit- with her grandmother planting, about her father’s seed order to being the new owner of the Kitazawa feng shui, and share some fit an ideal feng shui arrange- space, making the room seem Seed Company. LEFT: Shiso plant (top) and komatsuna represent a few benefits of incorporating these ment, do not despair. There are bigger, and symbolizes having ter at the same time, tending nurturing, and preparing these of the many varieties of Kitazawa seeds. principles into one’s home. feng shui adjustments or cures room for new things in your life. the land with her grandchild staples of the Japanese diet. photos by Alec Yoshio MacDonald “My mom would just dump me Reiko Nakayama: Feng A WELCOMING HOME — Feng shui consultant Reiko Nakayama points for almost any situation. Hint: group books together by strapped to her body. shui (“wind-water,” or fu sui in out the wide, inviting entrance, plants by the door, wind chime, chair and color, rather than by subject or “I just remember how hot off at my grandmother’s house, ing suffered by the community Military Intelligence Service and after they both declined, Japanese) is the ancient art of table, at the entrance of this home. photo courtesy of Reiko Nakayama NBW: Are there changes author, and they immediately it was, because I was on her and I would have to help her,” during World War II. The fear- and a stint working as a cook he made plans to sell. “It was placement to create harmony people can make to help them look organized. back,” Shiroyama recalls. she says. mongering of that period led at a Chinese restaurant in Chi- really odd,” she muses, reflect- in a space. When the energy of influential to your qi. For exam- Mirrors on the wall will open up to feel energized? Go to where the clutter is, such Sweltering temperatures are These sessions required many Nikkei to disavow their cago. Eventually, a baishakunin, ing on the lack of sentimentality a space is harmonious, it’s posi- ple, is the path from the street to a narrow space, as will pictures RN: Of course, clearing clut- as a closet, dresser, or desk, in- a hallmark of California’s Cen- pushing through a language own heritage, hoping to distance or matchmaker, paired him involved in the decision, espe- tive, inviting, calming and nur- your home straight, narrow, and with some depth to them, such as ter helps qi flow, helping you feel stead of trying to make over an tral Valley, where the Shiroya- barrier, since Shiroyama’s themselves from the reviled em- with Shiroyama’s mother; they cially compared to some of her turing. You want to stay there. bending at right angles? Or does a mountain scene. energized. Having more energy entire room at once. If you feel mas raised peaches, plums, grandmother had never picked pire of Japan and demonstrate saved money, received a mort- Japanese American peers who Conversely, if the energy is nega- it curve gently around shrubs and starts with a good night’s rest. If you are ready to declutter the nectarines, and cotton from the up English. She had come to their loyalty to the United States. gage loan from the Department agreed to stay with a family busi- tive, it’s uncomfortable to stay flowers? Overhanging branches, NBW: What are a few tips you have trouble falling asleep, garage, try eliminating clutter 1950s to the 1970s. Growing up, California as a 26-year-old pic- And when the government forc- of Veterans Affairs, and started ness out of guilt. there. You may not be able to put thorny shrubs, and hedges taller people can implement in their or feel tired even after a night’s by category, such as gardening Shiroyama frolicked through ture bride from Hiroshima, sent ibly removed more than 100,000 their farm on the banks of the Following graduation, Shi- your finger on what is making than waist high symbolize a life homes to cultivate a calming sleep, look around in your bed- tools, or clothing. Do not hang the orchards on the 300 acres for by Shiroyama’s grandfather, people of Japanese descent from Kings River. royama stuck around Southern room. Correct placement of you feel uncomfortable, but you path crowded with obstacles. and harmonious space, par- on to things that are outdated, ex- her family owned along the who had emigrated from the their West Coast homes and in- At Shiroyama’s parents’ California, conducting market know intuitively that you want to Make sure that the path, wheth- ticularly now that many peo- the bed is the most important pired, or of no use to you. They same prefecture as a teenager factor in promoting a sense of Kings River in the rural town of carcerated them in makeshift house, the garden played a sim- research analysis in the hous- leave as soon as possible. er straight or curving, is clear ple are spending most of their lower your qi. That includes items prior to 1920. The couple prob- and free of thorny, overhanging safety, otherwise a person’s qi that you "might need someday," Hanford. She and her older sis- prison camps, acute genera- ilarly vital role as at her grand- ing industry. In a few years, Qi (chi) is what animates liv- time at home? ably had little reason to acquire shrubbery. Then energy can eas- RN: It’s interesting that most is upset, making the person ner- since you will have the resources ter invented ways to entertain tional rifts opened up among the mother’s, and supplied much of she moved up to the Bay Area, ing things and makes them much English while they raised move. It also flows in spaces, ily flow into your house. people, when decorating their vous, and affecting relationships to obtain what you need, when themselves among the trees, detainees. what the family ate. “When you doing the same work until she tending to move faster in straight Having two paths converging homes, concentrate on the public and performance at work. TVs, you need them. abiding a couple basic instruc- a family and grew grapes on the Shiroyama reports that live way out in the country, you became seriously ill. Diagnosed lines and more slowly in curved to your front door increases the spaces, such as the living room, exercise equipment, computer tions from her parents: Don’t other side of the Kings River (in her own mother experienced basically go grocery shopping with a systematic autoimmune paths. Energy which follows a qi flow into the house. When you family room, and kitchen. Rarely desk, hobbies, non-leisure read- NBW: Is there anything else drown in the river, and be back a diminutive community called this separation. Having spent — back then — once a month,” disease, she had to quit, and curved path is more beneficial leave the house, you have options do they have time, energy and ing are distracting and keep you you would like to add? in time for dinner. Selma, which bills itself the middle school confined in the she notes. Those periodic trips was forced to lay low for a de- and positive. The longer and on which way to go, increasing money left to decorate the bed- from relaxing. If you must have RN: What happens during The girls had few opportu- “Raisin Capital of the World”). Poston concentration camp in replenished certain staples, cade and a half. straighter the path, the stronger your opportunity. Add a second room. This approach is exactly a television, cover it up at night, a consultation: When I arrive nities to play with other kids Yet despite the linguistic limita- southwestern Arizona, “She while daily needs were met by “And then when I started the qi flow becomes. It eventu- path to your door by placing step- the reverse of what they should and try not to view it just before at the location, I observe the sur- because their quiet backwater tions, Shiroyama’s grandmoth- thought it was kind of a break- picking fresh produce right out- feeling better, this opportunity ally becomes too strong to be of ping stones or building an addi- be doing to create energy and going to sleep. Do not store roundings of the building. I look at community of only 10,000 peo- er still managed to pass along down of the family unit because side. Dinner would usually con- came up,” she says. benefit, and becomes negative. tional walkway. harmony. The bedroom should things under the bed. They dis- the lot shape, the slope of the lot, ple was so spread out. Visiting her knowledge. it was no longer your family sist of a vegetable entrée, with In 2000, Shiroyama was liv- For example, have you noticed Front door: The front door be painted a restful color. Light- turb your sleep. the roads, nearby buildings, land a neighbor represented a seri- “She would just show me by eating at dinner,” according to meat acting as “seasoning,” as ing in Oakland when her father that in long narrow hallways, is the main gate of qi, where qi ing should be soft and relaxing. Practice meditation, tai chi, qi and water formations, trees, and ous trek, starting with the Shi- example. And then you kind of Shiroyama. Instead, “You went Shiroyama says. called at the beginning of the you tend to walk faster, or on a enters the house. Even if you Place the bed on the wall farthest gong, or yoga to balance your en- other influences on the property. royama’s own driveway, which figure out why you’re doing it, to community hall. She and her In addition to offering a literal year to ask a favor. He said his straight, long street, you want to normally use a different entrance, from the door, with the head of ergy, in addition to daily exercise. I meet with the clients and dis- spanned a quarter mile. Fami- because the next process will sisters all got to hang out with taste of nature’s bounty, eve- order from the Kitazawa Seed drive faster? The qi flow is carry- such as the garage, the front door the bed against a wall, and not cuss their current and future life lies resided so far apart that tell you why you did what you their girlfriends… so probably ning meals also gave Shiroyama Company hadn’t arrived, and ing you along. is still considered the main en- under a window. The foot of the NBW: Can you offer some concerns and plans, their general Shiroyama’s bus ride to elemen- did,” explains Shiroyama. not what it would be like if she an insider’s glimpse at the com- he wondered if she would run Feng shui is about creating trance. Use the front door at least bed should not be in line with the tips for people who want to de- health, and problems they wish to tary school took 90 minutes. The food they harvested was growing up in the country.” mercial side of producing that down to San Jose to pick it up. positive energy flow in buildings once a day to promote qi flow. As door, nor should the bed be cross- clutter their homes, but aren’t address. I relate this information And outside of school, class- along the way represented After the war, Shiroyama’s bounty. “I look at our dinner Balking at the 80-mile roundtrip and gardens. By implementing you approach your front door, do ing the door at a right angle. This sure where to start? to the areas of the home corre- mates were often too consumed “what she grew up on in the mother’s family returned to table discussion — my parents drive, Shiroyama picked up feng shui adjustments, you can you see recycling bins, sports is a particularly vulnerable posi- RN: Clutter blocks qi, causing sponding to the various aspects with farm responsibilities to do Hiroshima area,” Shiroyama as- their property in Selma, where are two people who never hid the phone and reached Helen enhance energy for career op- equipment, piles of shoes? Take tion. You should be able to see the it to stagnate and become nega- and aspirations of life, such as much socializing. sumes, “because every family I they were able to resume their anything,” she attests, describ- Komatsu, the youngest daugh- tive. Seeing stacks of papers, portunities, better health, fam- away these items and organize door when lying down on the bed, career, wealth, health, children, “It was a way of life — I mean, think brings their culinary tra- old routines. Many other de- ing how her folks would delib- ter of company founder Gijiu clothing, broken and unusable and marriage, to name a few. As ily harmony, good relationships, only what you need on a daily without turning your head. Furni- ditions and styles; that’s part of tainees were not so fortunate, erate over business questions Kitazawa. Shiroyama learned items drains your energy. De- I walk through the property with I wouldn’t trade it for anything building wealth, and for other basis. To attract qi, hang a wind ture should feel comfortable and who they are.” Shiroyama recol- chime, bell or flag, and place cluttering your entire home can the client I make suggestions for different,” she contends, add- coming back to find their resi- regarding “what’s the next step, that Helen’s husband had been aspects of life. not cramped. If the room feels lects her grandmother sowing healthy plants or a water fountain crowded, remove a piece of fur- be overwhelming. I recommend adjusting the qi. ing, “I think it promotes a lot of dences looted and vandalized, are we able to make payroll, managing the businesses until seeds in autumn that would NBW: What areas of their alongside the door. niture and notice the difference. starting small, and when you Furniture arrangement is one independent thinking and cre- while also encountering a lin- how many people can we bring he died suddenly of a heart at- homes would you encourage Entry hall: Once qi makes it Work on your computer, phone, have completed the first area of way to adjust energy flow, but ativity.” eventually yield ingredients for gering atmosphere of animos- in on payroll, and do we have tack, leaving Helen in charge. A people who are just learning to your front door, encourage it to or hobbies in another room. Keep the house, the qi will start flow- not the only way. Adjustments The virtues Shiroyama ab- New Year osechi ryori meals, ity. Shiroyama thinks that these to go to get a loan?” Whenever nurse by trade, she had just en- about feng shui to focus on? stay and circulate. The entry way the bedroom a sanctuary. ing and give you energy to tackle include crystals, mirrors, plants, sorbed as a kid in the country- and has fond memories of her tragic ordeals were more preva- the answer to that last question tered her 70s, and conceivably RN: Focus on making your should be well lighted, clear of ob- In your work area, clear the the next area. Start with the front water fountains, flowers, fish side come in handy now that she grandmother’s tsukemono. lent in urban areas, like around came up yes, Shiroyama would lacked excitement about inher- home inviting by maximizing qi structions, furnished with a small room of distractions. Desk place- porch or front hall, if you don’t tanks, wind chimes, and bamboo runs the Kitazawa Seed Com- “She was a fabulous pickler,” the San Francisco Bay. She be- tag along with her mother to iting the new responsibility. (chi) flow. What you see as you table and a vase of flowers or a ment in the office is as important have a porch. Remove every- flutes. They scatter, deflect, acti- pany. Not only does the job de- gushes Shiroyama. lieves that Central Valley farm- production credit, a loan office After Shiroyama finished enter and leave your home is very table top fountain, if space allows. as bed placement in the bed- thing from the porch and only vate, or attract qi, depending on mand independent thinking and Under her grandmother’s ers were largely spared this fate that cut gigantic checks to keep squaring away her father’s or- room. It’s best to place the desk put back what you need every the intention. creativity, but many other farm- tutelage, Shiroyama confesses because they didn’t own much farmers afloat for a few months. der, she got to pondering the so that you sit facing the door day, such as a chair, small table, During this time of social dis- honed habits as well: working that some of the nuance and de- worth stealing, and because “I do not have the temperament future of the company, given its with your back to a solid wall doormat and a shoe organizer. tancing, I am offering consulta- hard, embracing responsibility, tail of the ancestral techniques the overall difficulty of rural life to do that,” Shiroyama admits seemingly precarious position. signifying support. Avoid plac- Add plants, wind chime, or wa- tions via phone, e-mail, FaceTime, solving problems, paying close were lost on her, due to typical meant neighbors acted more about taking on such financial Then she called Helen back and ing the desk so that your back ter feature. Then proceed to the Skype and Zoom. Photos and ar- attention, evaluating risk, plan- juvenile restlessness and im- compassionately in general. risk herself. told her, “If your family wants to is facing the door. Have a good entry hall. This area should be chitectural plans (are) welcome. ning for the future, and com- maturity. But the fact remains Shiroyama’s father’s fam- As one might expect, taking sell the business, I would love desk lamp in addition to over- clear of clutter as well. Do not Feng shui can improve the prehending the way little details she had the chance to assist ily also managed a relatively on the entire farm did not appeal to be considered as a first op- head lighting. Not having good use the area behind the door quality of your life, give you en- relate to a bigger picture. And of her elder in the garden and the smooth transition back to nor- to her either, a preference she tion … mostly because of what lighting will cause eyestrain and (this applies to all the doors in ergy, and uplift your spirits. course, her upbringing offered kitchen, partaking in the sort of malcy in the tiny hamlet of La- confirmed by working there one that business meant to my fam- headaches. Your chair should the house) to store items that her an intimate view of food pro- intergenerational exchange that ton after leaving the Rohwer summer during college. Before ily and our culinary traditions.” support your back. If it’s too far will prevent the door from open- For more information duction at its source — most no- keeps cultural legacies alive. concentration camp in Arkan- she wrapped up her degree in So Helen took down Shiroya- from the desk, use a pillow to ing fully. The door should swing about Nakayama, visit http:// tably with regard to cultivating These occasions should feel sas. Her father, who had enlist- social ecology at the University ma’s name and phone number, support your back. Place healthy open at least 90 degrees to allow fengshuibyreiko.com, call (408) vegetables. especially precious within Japa- ed in the armed forces while at of California, Irvine, her father without giving much indication energy, and thus opportunities, plants in the corners opposite 396-9402or e-mail reiko@ While her paternal grand- nese America, given that they Rohwer, reunited with the fam- checked with her and her sis- to flow through. fengshuibyreiko.com. the door to activate the wealth mother was the one who carried can heal the pervasive fractur- ily following his term with the ter about assuming ownership, (continued on page 14)

6 Nichi Bei Weekly | APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 | Nichi Bei Weekly 7 8 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 • HOME AND GARDEN • • HOME AND GARDEN • APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 9 Tanaka Farms navigates new landscape amid pandemic Yamagami’s Nursery in Asian produce, CSAs and meal delivery services Compiled by Derek Tahara/Nichi Bei Weekly By TOMO HIRAI We’ve been keeping it going about Nichi Bei Weekly the same amount,” Kenny Tanaka Cupertino closes due to With shopping suddenly becoming less convenient and Community supported agriculture (CSA) allows one to pay for CSA boxes “promote healthy eating habits, provide a variety Though continuing to operate said. “So I don’t know if we’re gon- potentially risky for health concerns, why not order your the labor and expenses (including seeds), while getting your of local fruits and produce, and support the local family and as an essential business, Tana- na be able to do it again this year pandemic, possibly permanently produce and meals from the convenience of your own home? vegetables and fruits delivered. According to Tanaka Farms, farm movement.” ka Farms in Irvine, Calif. faces again. This depends on (whether unique challenges as what once or not they allow) other large gath- Northern California Southern California was a destination for fresh pro- erings.” duce and family entertainment. Although the ban on large gath- Radical Family Farms Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula, season is from May to September. Tanaka Farms Yasukochi Family “Probably half of our income erings have forced the Tanaka Background: Leslie Wiser, the much of Marin and the South Bay. There Delivery area: The farm delivers to Background: Tanaka Farm grows Farms the Mountain View Farmers’ Market and came from the school tours who family to quickly change their operator of Radical Family Farms in is a two-hour delivery window for many more than 60 different fruits and veg- Background: Located in Oceans- Sonoma County, grows everything from zip codes. a fruit stand in Clovis. etables throughout the year, including ide, Calif., the farm includes 10-15 do strawberry tours during the business focus, Tanaka said sales, white asparagus to winter melon. Wiser’s Contact Info: Good Eggs (415) Contact Info: (559) 289-0108 springtime,” Kenny Tanaka, especially for the CSA program, kale, snap peas, Boston lettuce, Napa items of produce in each box that father is German and her mother is from 483-7344, https://www.goodeggs.com/ cabbage and Swiss chard. is catered to the season. Boxes are who runs the farm with his par- have increased in demand and has Taiwan. The farm specializes in Asian hikarifarms Kubota Farm Cost: $36 for the large box, $25 for distributed to different cities six days ents, told the Nichi Bei Weekly allowed his farm to continue op- heritage vegetables, such as pea shoots, Background: Located in the Central the small box and $20 for the mini box. a week. by phone. Tanaka, a Yonsei, is erating without needing to lay off bok choy and bitter melon. P&K Farms Valley in Reedley, Calif., the farm grows The $3 delivery/processing fee per box Cost: “Jumbo” produce boxes: the third-generation owner of the any of his 30 or so permanent em- Cost: Sliding scale, payments of $40- Background: P&K Farms was estab- plums, apricots, nectarines and peaches. is waived if you pick it up at the farm. $35, “Regular” produce boxes: $25. farm started by George Tanaka, ployees. While he could not keep Drive-thru produce stand Lemon and $65 for deliveries of seasonal/chemical- lished in 1994. They harvest their strawber- Ben Kubota, the owner, also grows ume. Home delivery/processing charge is $10 20-week subscription option available. his grandfather. his part-time staff, who led groups ­courtesy of Tanaka Farms lime plants free/non-GMO, local vegetables every ries and blueberries in the Monterey Bay Cost: It varies from year to year. The per box. Check the Website for availability The farm usually invites the on tours on the farm, he noted he other Wednesday. Pick tiers for the area. growing and harvesting season is from Length of commitment: Produce Length of commitment: Boxes are public to visit its fields to pick instead hired a few part-time em- know what they want, we’ll bag it, photo courtesy season based on income and how you Cost: Strawberries: $5/pint, blueberries: May to September/October. is delivered once a week or every delivered weekly. strawberries this time of year, and ployees to help run the now-busier and then pay at the end.” of Yamagami’s value the farm’s mission. Higher tiers $6/basket. Strawberries are harvested from Delivery area: Delivery area includes other week when it is picked up by the Delivery area: San Diego. Monday: hosts a pumpkin patch in the fall produce stand. Tanaka also said the farm took Nursery allow them to assist hospitality members early February to as late as December and Berkeley, Oakland, Lafayette, Berkeley subscriber. Oceanside and Carlsbad; Tuesday: on its 40-acre farm. The Tanaka Tanaka noted the CSA program a nod from other major retailers, in need. $15 home delivery fee (limited the blueberries are usually harvested from Bowl and Diablo Market. Delivery area: (Irvine, Newport Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, Fall- family, however, has since shut- at his farm saw about 400 to 450 such as Target, and implement- availability). January to early September. Contact Info: Fuji Melons 1-800-443- Beach, Corona Del Mar, Lake Forest, brook; Wednesday: Encinitas, Cardiff, tered public events in light of the subscribers a week prior to the ed a curbside pickup option for By DEREK TAHARA of the sheriffs. Length of commitment: 2020 Delivery area: Del Monte Farmers 8544 Tustin, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Nichi Bei Weekly season is from May 13 to Nov. 18. Market, Monterey Farmers Market and Seal Beach, Westminster and Fountain and Del Sur; Thursday: San Diego, La coronavirus outbreak and shifted outbreak. Today he is filling about customers who would like to The nursery is encourag- Ishii Brothers Inc. order their produce online. He Linda and Dan Yasukawa, ing people to ask Santa Clara Delivery area: Farm’s located in Aptos Farmers Market Valley residences only). Drive-thru pro- Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San- its focus to the fruit and vegetable 650 orders a week with an addi- Contact Info: pandkfarms1994@gmail. Background: Ishii Brothers Inc. grows stand it operates, as well as its tional 300 people on a waitlist as said he had the idea implement- loyal customers of Yamagami’s County to reconsider their deci- South Sebastopol in Sonoma County. duce market stand is open daily from 9 tee, El Cajon, Lakeside, Chula Vista; Various community drops and pick-up com, http://ow.ly/Y7y450zjkHd citrus, maples, valencias and mandarins in a.m. - 5 p.m. Online orders for curbside Friday: Oceanside and Carlsbad. community-supported agriculture his farm tries to meet demand. ed within two days, but it has so Nursery since 2009, planned to sion deeming plant nurseries as the Central Valley in Reedley, Calif. Sunkist far “worked out very well.” points in San Francisco, Oakland and pick-up is from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Info: (CSA) business serving the local The farm primarily grows straw- plant and grow vegetables in the “non-essential” businesses. It Berkeley. Ken’s Top Notch Growers Inc. picks, packs and sells the berries in the spring, but also Amid the current crisis, Tana- Contact Info: (949) 653-2100, info@ [email protected], area. spring. Linda Yasukawa consid- has posted the following note on Contact Info: https://www.radical- Background: Ken Lee, from the fruit. The cost and availability depends on tanakafarms.com, csa@tanakafarms. produces other row crops. They ka also recognized he could help https://www.yasukochifamilyfarms. The farm may also cancel Walk ered the nursery a “safe haven.” its Website: “The shelter in place familyfarms.com, radicalfamilyfarms@ Central Valley in Reedley, Calif., owns the market demand. com, https://www.tanakafarms.com com/csa the Farm, an annual event it has originally sold their fruits and veg- the community by giving away Tending their garden brings the order is set to go on through the gmail.com, (707) 210-2773 250 acres. He grows apricots, cherries, Delivery area: Contact Sunkist Grow- hosted since 2011 in June. The an- etables at their produce stand, but boxes of produce through social Cupertino couple joy. month of April but may extend grapes, peaches, pears and persimmons. ers. nual tour around the farm grounds with the new requirements for so- media when he saw people down However, on March 31, Santa beyond that. Small nurseries Hikari Farms Delivery area: They deliver to Live Contact Info: (559) 859-0575 East Coast attracts 2,500 visitors and 600 vol- cial distancing and out of concern on their luck once the pandemic Background: The organic farm Oak/Eastside and Scotts Valley markets. Clara County extended the or- cannot endure this type of clo- Abe-El unteers to raise funds for farmers for both patrons and employees, closed businesses and cost peo- der on their Website that said specializes in Asian greens, edamame Contact Info: kwlee72@gmail. Suzuki Farm LLC asparagus, strawberries, Chinese sure, especially during this peak com, https://www.instagram.com/ Background: Abe-El, a family-owned impacted by the 2011 northern Tanaka said they have implement- ple their jobs. plant nurseries were considered (soy beans) and kyuri (Japanese cu- Background: The Delaware farm cabbages, greens and radishes, and planting season. This is a battle cumbers). The farm partners with Good kenstopnotchproduce farm in Orosi, Calif. in Tulare County, sells grows more than 30 kinds of Japanese offers a plant-based soup subscrip- Japan earthquake. He said his fa- ed a “drive-thru” stand. “We started giving away about a “non-essential business,” thus for survival for many garden “It’s worked out pretty well,” 10 boxes a day — just differ- Eggs and Kitchen Table Advisors. iceberg lettuce and Pink Lady apples, vegetables, including mitsuba leaves and tion. ther, Glenn Tanaka, wanted to aid closing the Cupertino nursery. centers, as Spring is the sea- Mizuno Farms among other fruits and vegetables. the farmers after seeing the tsuna- Tanaka said. “They just drive ent kind of produce, breads, Cost: Organic okame spinach: 1 ohba (Japanese perilla leaves). Cost: Soup lover’s box: as low This made it difficult for the Ya- Background: The farm grows plums, Cost: For the week of April 20, the mi sweep across farmland on TV. along. We have everything laid whatever we had available. And son that keeps most of us afloat bunch/$3.49 or $6.98/lb. Organic komat- Cost: Mitsuba leaves: $2.60 (0.15 lbs), as $8.75 per soup with four different sukawas to move forward with through the year. If we miss this suna greens: 1 bunch/$3.49 or $11.63/ nectarines, white and yellow peaches “Valu-box” costs $20 for 10 produce items. ohba: $3.85 (0.2 lbs) and yasai set: $26 soups and two of each flavor, making “The first year, we raised I think out. We have an attendant walking someone reached out and asked in the Central Valley in Reedley, Calif. Length of commitment: Weekly $120,000… It’s been pretty steady. alongside of them. They just let us if they could … pay us or donate their spring gardening plans. window we may not be around lb. (Both are currently unavailable. (10 lbs). eight soups per box. Note: They “I do feel that having people for the next year.” Check the Website often for availability). Owner Rob Mizuno also grows grapes Delivery area: For pick-up locations, Length of commitment: Produce is de- are currently sold out for their home something so we could give out and some citrus. see Website. more,” Tanaka said. “So we de- able to grow their own gardens Yoshitaka Iwasaki, the chair of Length of commitment: Produce livered when it is ordered on the Website. delivery and farm pickup. There is a will be delivered as needed. Cost: Individual fruit, such as plums Contact Info: (559) 528-3030, valu. Delivery area: Japanese supermarkets, waitlist on their Website. A full share cided to put it on our Website and have their own fruits and the Department of Public Health and apricots, cost $3.50/lb. Hybrid fruit, [email protected], https://abe-el. vegetables actually” helps, Lin- and Recreation at San Jose State Delivery area: Good Eggs delivers restaurants and individuals in Washington, of the CSA is $1,400, which feeds four and people actually started buy- mostly in the Bay Area, including San such as pluots, cost $4/lb.Their apricot com/ D.C., New York, New Jersey and Phila- people. A partial share of the CSA is ing them. So we’re giving out da Yasukawa told the Nichi Bei University, expressed his sym- delphia. Customers have also had their $1,180, which feeds two people. whatever people bought and Weekly in a phone interview. pathy toward those impacted by produce delivered in Maryland and Virginia. Length of commitment: The we’re matching it.” The family-run Yamagami’s the nursery’s closure. Pacific Northwest The farm harvests and ships the order by soups can be delivered monthly or As Tanaka adapts to operating Nursery started as a fruit stand “I feel very sorry for the peo- Kamayan Farm Cost: Community Nourishment Share: for 18 weeks from late June to late Octo- FedEx the same day customers order their twice a month. The 24-week share of his farm during the pandemic, in San Jose by the original owner ple working in the nursery and Background Info: Ariana de Lena, a $650-$1,000 for a full share or half share, ber. Pick up will be available on Tuesday produce. the CSA lasts from June 4 - Nov. 12. It he continues to worry about the of the nursery, Taro Yamagami. customers who use services Filipina American farmer, operates and abundance share: $775 for weekly share evenings from pick up sites in: Ravenna Contact Info: [email protected], comes every Thursday. pumpkin patch in the fall. Yamagami sold the business to from the nursery,” Iwasaki said. owns Kamayan Farm near Seattle. In of 10-15 vegetables/week, full share: $600 (NE 65th St and 22nd Ave NE) and (443) 783-0162, http://stores.nihonyasai. Delivery area: New York locations “That’s probably about 50 per- Mas and Betty Oka in 1963, ac- “As a public health researcher Tagalog, “kamayan” means “with hands.” for weekly share of 6-9 vegetables/week, North Beacon Hill at The Well on Beacon com/ include Brooklyn, Manhasset, Baby- cent of our income for the year, cording to the nursery’s Web- and chair of the department, we She grows long beans, bitter melon and half share: $425 for weekly share with 4-6 (Beacon Ave S and S Stevens St.)” lon, Southampton and Sayville. all in one month. And if for some site. The business has been are always tied to the commu- ginger on her “small vegetable, flower, vegetables/week. Contact Info: kamayanfarm@gmail. Sang Lee Farms Contact Info: info@sangleefarms. reason, they don’t allow large medicinal herb, and education farm.” Delivery area: “The Veggie Box runs com, https://www.kamayanfarm.com/ Background: The organic farm com, (631)-734-7001, https://www. passed down in the family ever nity.” grows eggplant, lettuce, pumpkin, sangleefarms.com gatherings or events, I’m a little since. The nursery sells fruit While the nursery is continu- worried that that could be very detrimental to the business,” he trees, including cherry, apple ing to fulfill orders via phone and said. “We pretty much, through- and peach, as well as tomato e-mail, if the pandemic persists, Meal Delivery Services plants and houseplants. there is a possibility the nursery out the whole year, we don’t Sun Basket of four servings. The smaller Very Veggie make money even selling the Mike Sheade, the chief finan- could be closed for good, Sheade cial officer, sales manager and said. 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8 Nichi Bei Weekly | APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 | Nichi Bei Weekly 9 10 APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 • NICHI BEI WEEKLY • • NICHI BEI WEEKLY • APRIL 23 - MAY 6, 2020 11 Today’s Japan Sports 60 pct. in Japan feel gov’t handled Only 18 pct. of Japanese stopped going to work due to COVID-19 NASCAR suspends racer Kyle Larson for using racial slur TOKYO (Kyodo) — Only 18 terms of people worried about creased in countries where NASCAR indefinitely sus- is Caucasian, later posted a Chip Ganassi Racing an- early stages of virus poorly: poll percent of people in Japan have contracting COVID-19 at 89 per- stay-at-home orders and other pended driver Kyle Larson af- video apology on his social nounced April 13 that its TOKYO (Kyodo) — Over 60 slow rate of infection with the stopped going to work due to cent, the poll showed. measures could be legally en- ter he used the N-word while media accounts. He directed driver had been suspended percent of people surveyed in virus that causes the COVID-19 the novel coronavirus, the low- Sixty-eight percent of respon- forced,” said Nippon Research he was on a livestream during his apology to the African without pay. The company an- Japan last month said their gov- respiratory illness. The num- est level in 26 countries and dents in Malaysia and India said Center Ltd., a Tokyo-based re- an April 12 iRacing event, ac- American community, among nounced the following day that ernment was not handling the ber of cases has surged since, territories covered in a recent they work from home, followed search group that carried out cording to NASCAR.com. others. it had ended its relationship coronavirus outbreak well, ac- prompting Abe’s move to de- survey. by 66 percent in the Philippines the Japan part of the survey Larson, whose mother is Larson will be required to at- with Larson, NASCAR.com re- cording to a poll by the Gallup clare a state of emergency. However, 87 percent of Japa- and 56 percent in China. The from March 13 to April 13. Japanese American and father tend sensitivity training. ported. International Association. As of April 20, the total death nese respondents fear catching United States stood at 32 per- In Japan, where measures to The 62 percent disapproval toll stood at 276, while Japan the virus, which causes the CO- cent. tackle COVID-19 are not legally Strong-legged 1st sumo wrestler tests positive for coronavirus rating compares with 76 percent has confirmed at least 11,137 VID-19 pneumonia disease, up Japan’s low rate of telework- binding, many people have con- of people in Thailand saying COVID-19 cases, excluding from 66 percent in mid-March, ing came to light despite Prime tinued to commute to offices kicker aims to be TOKYO, (Kyodo) — The Ja- toms of the virus. their government’s handling of about 700 from the Diamond according to the survey con- Minister Shinzo Abe declaring a due to the difficulty in working pan Sumo Association said April The case comes as a new the crisis was poor, 46 percent in Princess cruise ship that was ducted by the British research state of emergency in Tokyo and remotely. 1st Japanese in NFL 10 a wrestler has tested positive blow to the association, which the United States and 44 percent quarantined near Tokyo in Feb- firm YouGov. six other prefectures on April 7 The YouGov survey covered a for the new coronavirus, mark- has already been forced to make in Germany. ruary and those among people Only Finland had an equally over a surge in COVID-19 infec- total of 27,000 people in 26 coun- TOKYO, (Kyodo) — Al- ing the first confirmed case in the changes to the schedule and for- The poll was conducted well who returned to the country on low percentage of people not tions. tries and territories in Europe, though the new coronavirus country’s ancient sport. mat of its grand tournaments in before Prime Minister Shinzo charter flights after the virus working due to the virus, and “The number of people avoid- the Americas, the Asia-Pacific pandemic has put much of the The wrestler, whose name and response to the coronavirus pan- Abe’s April 7 declaration of a was first detected in China late only Vietnam topped Japan in ing going to work sharply in- and the Middle East. world’s sports on hold, Toshiki stable has not been disclosed, be- demic. After holding the spring state of emergency over a surge last year. Sato still aspires to become the longs to one of the sport’s lower tournament in March in Osaka in virus infections in Tokyo, Osa- According to the poll, 32 per- first Japanese player in Ameri- divisions, the JSA said. He first without spectators, they delayed ka and five other prefectures. cent of respondents in Japan Masks with animal mouth designs lighten mood amid virus spread ca’s National Football League. developed a fever on April 4, but the Summer Grand Sumo Tour- Results from the 28-nation were prepared to sacrifice some A 26-year-old kicker for Japan’s none of his stablemates or of- nament in Tokyo by two weeks, poll did not include reasons of their human rights if it would ASAHIKAWA, Japan (Kyodo) The idea first emerged when X-League team IBM, Sato holds ficials has complained of symp- with a new start date of May 24. why respondents were dissat- aid in curbing the spread of the — A venerable dyeing company an employee addressed the cur- the record for Japan’s longest isfied with their government’s virus, while 48 percent would in Japan has been attracting at- rent face mask shortage by mak- field goal. He attended a tryout response to the spread of the not. tention with its cloth face masks ing her own, using leftover “tenu- in the United States this spring, pneumonia-causing virus. The percentage of Japanese featuring the mouth of a dog, gui,” a Japanese washcloth, and and, after encouraging results cat or other animals, providing made it look like a dog’s mouth. Of those surveyed in Japan, willing to give up some rights there, has retained an agent. a touch of amusement amid the The company said its workers 23 percent said the government compares with 45 percent in the “I want to be the first Japanese was handling the virus crisis United States, 68 percent in Ma- coronavirus outbreak. found the mask cute and amus- Mizuno Some Koujyo Co., ing. Mizuno Some Koujyo is also NFL player,” Sato said recently. well. China, where the novel laysia and 84 percent in France. Sato, who began playing in his coronavirus was first detected, Some 52 percent of respon- based in Hokkaido, came up converting its washcloths with with the products in the hope traditional Japanese patterns and third year of high school before was not covered in the poll dents in Japan feared they or going on to play for Waseda Uni- conducted over the two weeks someone in their family could of “brightening up the mood in dotted design into masks, accord- these dark times.” There are 20 ing to the company. versity, has developed impres- through March 22. become infected with the virus, sive accuracy and range. Last In Japan, the survey period lower than 90 percent in Italy, 87 different designs, including the It has been selling over 100 mouth of a pig, lion and gorilla, masks every day. “It’ll be a re- November he set the X-League corresponded with a period in percent in South Korea and 78 record by kicking three points which there was still a relatively percent in Britain. it said. freshing change. I might pur- chase about three,” a business- from 58 yards out. man in his 40s said. He had After graduating from Waseda traveled to the firm from the city in the spring of 2016, Sato joined of Sapporo after his wife asked a real estate company and began ANIMAL MOUTH MASKS — playing for IBM. But his trajec- him to buy some. Photo taken April 10 shows Founded in 1907, the compa- washable cloth masks produced tory changed dramatically that ny has its employees make the by Mizuno Some Koujyo Co., June after attending the Japan washable masks using sewing a dye works in Asahikawa, Kicking Academy, where he met machines. Hokkaido, northern Japan, with coach Michael Husted. The animal mouth masks cost designs featuring animal mouths. A former kicker who spent 1,320 yen ($12.26) apiece, while The company has started mask nine seasons in the NFL, Husted other masks are sold for 770 yen production in response to encouraged the budding athlete ($7.15) each. They are available surging demand amid the spread to set his sights on the NFL, and in some stores and on the com- of the new coronavirus. Sato committed to that goal. pany’s official Website. Kyodo News photo Sato quit his job in August and the following year began travel- ing to the United States to begin his quest. This past March he ranked No. 1 in kickoff distance in a tryout, then hired an agent as a number of NFL teams be- gan reaching out to him. But Sato’s next step will have to wait as the NFL, like many other sports leagues around the world, has been forced to wait and see when it is safe to resume activities. When the time is right and if he makes the grade, Sato said he will have one critical failure in university to thank for his growth. With 3 seconds remaining in the 2015 Koshien Bowl, Japan’s college football championship, he missed from 52 yards out in Waseda’s 28-27 loss to Ritsumei- kan University. “That regret is my driving force,” Sato said. “When I fulfill my dream of playing in the NFL, I’ll look back on it and be thank- ful for having that experience.”

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The Nichi Bei Weekly editorial staff is still trying to find the sweet- EasyPuzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.43) conduct virtual services on Sundays: their services: http://ow.ly/1aOq50z7S3w. livestream their services at 11:30 from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information or spot for these puzzles, so let us know if they are too easy or too hard at [email protected]. ONGOING http://ow.ly/D39E50z7QSN. Info: https:// Email, [email protected]. a.m. on Facebook, https://www.fb.com/ to register, visit http://ow.ly/EdrV50ze2An. buddhistchurchofoakland.org. nybuddhistchurch/ Optional small group discussions co-hosted 1 7 4 3 CHURCHES The Buddhist Temple of San Diego by JACL Seattle and JACL South Bay Word Search Northern California The Buena Vista United Methodist posts their services: http://ow.ly/ J-Sei is offering the following classes. Chapter (Los Angeles County) will follow Japanese Traditional Music and Dance The Buddhist Church of San Church will hold their virtual services Iqb850z7S58. 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To participate, e-mail BOyU50z7QWh. Info: https://www. The Oregon Buddhist Temple will Contact Grace Morizawa at gmorizawa@ Museum is holding online introductory YUHUAOYAMBGagaku Hauta [email protected]. mvbuddhisttemple.org/. livestream their services at 10 a.m.: https:// yahoo.com. genealogy workshops through Zoom youtube.com/user/OregonBuddhistTemple. Saturday, April 25, Saturday, May 2 and Koto Minyo 5 7 The Konko Church of San Francisco will The Fresno Buddhist Temple will hold “Gentle Yoga” from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. E-mail GOYAZOKNVT hold services virtually on Sundays: http:// virtual services live on Sundays at The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple hosted by Dena Saedi, via Zoom. [email protected] or visit http:// fb.com/konkosf. E-mail, sanfrancisco@ 10 a.m. via their Twitter account: www. will livestream their services: http://ow.ly/ www.janm.org/eents/2020/04/#25. The NASOMUDIIMSangen Shigin 3 1 2 9 konkofaith.org. twitter.com/fresno_nishi. 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She 1 tsp dried cumin powder of Oakland, CA, passed away sur- She kept physically active going to leaves her two sons can’t overstock this variety. rounded by her family on March 7, the gym at 5:00 am every weekday Douglas and daugh- So, what can we cook simply 1 tsp dried oregano 2020, twelve days short of her 96th morning to exercise or swim. She took ter-in-law Betty, and using items in our pantry? How 1 tsp dried granulated garlic birthday. up running races as a senior and had David and daughter- 1 bay leaf Born in Honolulu, HI she grew up numerous tee-shirts, medals and tro- about different takes on jamba- in-law Gail. Grand- laya, chili or curry? A classic 1 cup textured vegetable pro- in Southern California, one of six phies to show for it. But her pride and daughters Lynn, tein Ikeda sisters. She was the last of the joy were her four granddaughters who Miya, Kimi and Michi. Great grand- It is apparent that it’s not life dish in the 50th uses ground surviving sisters. Kiyo, along with her lived nearby and for whom she was an children Trevor, Sophie, Audre and Chili and as usual these days. In a perfect Rice meat instead of cubed beef like family, was imprisoned at the Poston integral part of their lives from birth. Cameron were fortunate to have world, we wouldn’t even have Texas chili and it also features Pour liquid from chopped concentration camp during WWII. She never missed a family event or known her. Nieces and nephews and tomatoes and tomato sauce in had the novel coronavirus or photo that anathema of Texas chili, Married for almost forty years, occasion when it concerned her grand- longtime friends. a large measuring cup and add she was predeceased by her hus- daughters, card games with grandma In lieu of flowers please make a COVID-19 pass from animals by Ryan beans. Folks in the 50th love band Paul, who died in 1984. She were always a favorite over the years. donation to J’Sei, where she volun- to humans, but even in the per- Tatsumoto their beans, and it is not chili enough water to make four worked for many years for Kaiser She was a wonderful role model. teered for many years. She will be fect COVID-19 world, we’d shut without beans. And chili in the and a half cups. Add all the in- Permanente, eventually managing She was predeceased by her greatly missed by all who knew her. down and sequester everyone 50th needs to be served with gredients except rice and heat for two to three weeks so that noa and amaranth. In the 50th, lots of fresh garlic and onions, rice, so instead of cooking them on medium high until it comes the virus would run its natural if everyone adequately prepped as these last longer than other separate, how about chili with to a boil. Add the rice and mix Amy Oishi Takaki course and no new infections for the annual hurricane sea- fresh vegetables, along with beans cooked with the rice? A well, cover then reduce heat Mikiko Eto to low to medium low and sim- June 29, 1915 - Jan. 25, 2020 Sep. 14, 1919 - would occur and we’d be back son, which runs from May root vegetables like carrots, one pot, one bowl meal that also or June until late November, reduces after dinner dishes! mer for 20 minutes. Turn off TAKAKI, AMY OISHI, 104, a long- She was the last of eight children March 23, 2020 to normal, all the while having sweet potatoes, potatoes, celery every citizen still collecting last-minute stockpiling would root and parsnips, once again And all prepared from your pan- and remove from heat, uncov- time resident of Berkeley, California to survive. ETO, MIKIKO was born on Sep. er, and mix then cover again died peacefully in her Berkeley home She is survived by her daughters: 14, 1919 in Castroville, CA and their paychecks, businesses ex- not be necessary. And that in- due to their extended shelf try to reduce your chances for on January 25, 2020. Jeanie Kashima of San Diego and cused from their insurance and cludes dry goods, such as toilet lives. And we always have a va- COVID-19 exposure! and let it sit for another five passed away suddenly, but peace- minutes. Her parents were the late Seizo Lyda Takagi of Sacramento, two fully at her home in Campbell, CA lease payments and all loan pay- paper and paper towels. In fact, riety of beans in our cupboard, and Rui Oishi, founders of the Oishi grandchildren: Kenn Kashima and on Mar. 23, 2020 at the age of 100. Nursery in Richmond, California. Sara Kashima Chang, and four great ments put on hold. the only item needed for those both canned for immediate Chili and Rice Preceded in death by her husband, last-minute purchases would 1 1/2 cup Uncle Ben’s Con- The Gochiso Gourmet is a col- Preceding her in death were her grandchildren. Tom; siblings Michio Abe, Miyoko Of course, the world we live use and dried for cooking on siblings: Mitzi Muramoto, Joe, A private service was held on in is far from perfect and even be hand sanitizer, as that is the the weekend. We always have verted rice umn on food, wine and healthy Yuki, and Hideo Abe; son-in-law, eating. Ryan Tatsumoto is a George, Tom, Hannah Tanaka February 29 at the Berkeley United Stan Ohara; daughter-in-law, Mi- with mandatory shelter-in-place one item usually not included white, brown and mixed grain 2 cans kidney beans, drained and Lucy Umeda. Her husband Methodist Church with Rev. Craig chelle Eto. Survived by her children and rinsed graduate of both the University of Thomas S. Takaki and son Glenn Yoshimura officiating. Burial was at the orders, you still see citizens gal- for the annual hurricane sea- rice and usually never have to Dr. Ross (Janet) Eto, Robin Ohara, son. stockpile at the last minute as 1 can chopped tomatoes, Hawai‘i and UC San Francisco. K. also preceded her in death. Sunset Mortuary in El Cerrito. Terry (Nancy) Eto; grandchildren, livanting outside like its life as usual. But for yours truly, I am we don’t consume as much rice drained saving the liquid He is a clinical pharmacist dur- Julie (Jayvee) Suliguin, Dr. Jamie 1 can tomato sauce ing the day and a budding chef/ For information on placing an obituary, e-mail (Dr. Jeff) Keyes Eto, Scotty Ohara, in the higher risk population, so You Can Also Do Takeout as we did in days gone by. [email protected], call (415) 673-1009 or visit Jennie (Nick) Eto, Tremaine (Ha- sequestration is also essential I’m still a little conflicted The only temporary issue we 1 can chopped black olives recipe developer/wine taster at 1 can chopped green chilies www.nichibei.org/nichibeiweekly/obituary zuki) Eto, and Terrick Eto; great- for personal survival. on ordering takeout. While it had during the initial phases of night. He writes from Kane‘ohe, grandchildren, Dylan, Connor, Ren, (hot or mild depending on helps restaurants with a little the COVID crisis was flour and HI and can be reached at gochi- and Rylan. Auntie to many nieces your preference) [email protected]. and nephews. Memorial services Essential Workforce cash flow while sit-down dining yeast. You see, I never thought FROM PAGE SEVEN: Kitazawa Seeds are pending. As a health care worker, I is prohibited, it isn’t enough to of my local neighborhood as as to her thoughts about the of- through, urging Helen “to con- have been deemed essential by keep any restaurant going in being heavily populated with fer. tact every niece and nephew to Nostalgia inspired Shiroyama both the state of Hawai‘i and the the long-term. And once this bakers, so while I assumed rice YASUKOCHI’S Four months passed, and let them know what you want to shepherd the Kitazawa lega- federal government, so I must crisis is over and we’re well on and pasta would be in short Now in Print AND Digital! then on Mother’s Day, while to do, because it’s a family busi- cy into the future; the practical report to work every day unless the downside of the bell curve, supply, I never envisioned flour Shiroyama and her husband Jim ness.” She and Jim also sought a lessons of her rural upbring- I become one of the COVID-19 many smaller establishments and yeast in demand. WRONG! Ryugo were hosting their par- thorough accounting of assets, ing equipped her to adapt the statistics. And though it does will fold. During those initial phases, my business to an evolving mar- • 28 Biweekly issues per year ents for brunch, the phone rang. allowing for the Kitazawas to seem unnerving encountering And while takeout minimiz- local Safeway had only three (Digital delivery guaranteed) ketplace. And today she stands • FREE Wall Calendar Shiroyama didn’t recognize the “see everything was transpar- multiple patients with surgical es individual exposure to the bags of whole wheat flour and in the rare position of leading a virus, you still must multiply • Special invitations to events caller at first, so Helen clarified, ent and that we weren’t taking masks throughout the day, I no Fleischman’s or Red Star “Kitazawa Seed Company — you advantage.” scrappy, independent company am thankful that I continue to exposures over the whole food yeast. I had to visit the neigh- • Keep yourself connected to the Nikkei community! into its second century. chain, which doesn’t really help 1790 SUTTER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94115 said you wanted to buy this busi- One critical asset, the custom- receive a paycheck, as many boring community of Kailua to (415) 931-8165 ness. I want you to buy it, and I er database, turned out to be “I’m really proud to carry on citizens are forced from “non- to flatten the curve. The pro- restock our supply of flour and SIGN UP ONLINE want you to buy it, like, now!” quite small, and consisted of al- the Kitazawa Seed name,” she essential” vocations and now duce grower or farmer is ex- yeast. The only issue with pasta Home of the famous Coffee Crunch Cake affirms. “It’s so meaningful to www.nichibei.org/subscribe Shiroyama broke the news most entirely Japanese names. have to fight the myriad of end- posed to the primary buyer who to her family over the meal. Assuming many of those indi- me.” less paperwork to collect unem- is exposed to the wholesaler RATEYEAR MEMBERSHIP TYPE select ONE She says Jim started “freaking viduals shared the advanced Alec Yoshio MacDonald is ployment checks. who is exposed to the delivery out” with worry, but her father age of Shiroyama’s father, “it working on a book about the However, whether working person who is exposed to the 75 PREMIUM ..... Print AND Digital Edition responded with delight. “Oh meant to me that we had to flip or furloughed, everyone still restaurant worker, etc. So even (includes digital archives) Kitazawa Seed Company. He good,” she recalls him remark- that pretty quickly in five years,” would like to hear about your ex- needs to eat. if your own exposure is only to 65 PRINT ...... Print Edition ONLY ing, “Now I can get all the seeds she divulges. periences with Kitazawa seeds at the restaurant worker, there are I want.” Now, after nearly two decades [email protected]. Far from Fresh many other exposures for you 60 DIGITAL ...... Digital Edition ONLY The deal didn’t become final of ownership, she appears to Unless you have prepped well to get that takeout meal. until later that summer. Shiroya- have decisively succeeded in with a large freezer stocking But I still personally try to please make checks payable to “Nichi Bei Foundation” ma felt strongly that all Kitaza- that task, bringing an expand- Correction bags of assorted frozen vegeta- help keep our local restaurants wa relatives first be granted ing community of enthusiasts Accuracy is fundamental bles well before the crisis, you’ll afloat, especially those that pur- PURCHASER’S INFORMATION: in journalism. In the March the chance to claim their birth- into communion with the fresh have to make weekly trips to the chase locally so that it helps the NAME 28, 2020 issue of the Nichi Bei bottom line for more than one right before any sale could go vegetables of her childhood. Weekly, the article entitled “A supermarket exposing yourself ADDRESS merchant. teahouse meant to be, in the to who-knows-what’s-out-there. CITY STATEIP Penryn countryside” errone- The same goes for other per- ishables like eggs and dairy, un- You Have to Cook PHONE E-MAIL ously stated in the Japanese translation of the article that less you do not mind converting So, if you don’t do takeout, your milk to buttermilk, then you have to cook, and you can IS THIS A GIFT: GIFT RECIPIENTS INFORMATION: Sumie Ward was a classical Japanese dancer. She was a stu- yogurt as the carton sits in your only consume so much dried NAME dent of modern ballet planning refrigerator for several weeks. ramen before your body rebels. ADDRESS to study under Baku Ishii. The So, it does pay to prepare For starters, on those limited CITYSTATE IP Nichi Bei Weekly regrets the well in advance with cupboard excursions to the supermarket, error. To contact the Nichi Bei essentials, such as canned I purchase lots of fresh basil and PHONE E-MAIL Weekly about an error, please beans and tomatoes and pro- cilantro to make pesto, which I Send payment to: Nichi Bei Foundation e-mail news@nichibeiweekly. teins like tuna and chicken, as use as sandwich spreads, on P.O. Box 15693, San Francisco, CA 94115 org, write to P.O. Box 15693, well as various dried legumes homemade pizza and even San Francisco, CA 94115 or call and pasta, plus rice and other simply as dips for crackers (415) 673-1009. whole grains such as farro, qui- and crostini. We also purchase

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