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Nikkei Australia’s Andrew Hasegawa to speak at Japanese American National Museum
Nikkei Australia member Andrew Hasegawa to join panel discussion about Nikkei family histories at Japanese American National Museum in February 2025.
Nikkei Australia’s Sophie Constable recognised for her art work
Congratulations to Sophie Constable, recipient of three awards for her artwork related to the histories and experiences of the Japanese diaspora during WWII.
Nikkei Australia’s Elysha Rei’s new exhibition Yohaku no bi
Nikkei Australia’s Elysha Rei to hold exhibition inspired by her grandparents’ lives.
Nikkei Stories
Geta, Giri and Going to Japan (Spotlight on New Zealand Nikkei)
By Joanna Boese: My mother’s given name was actually Atsuko, but she adopted the name Naomi as it is both a Japanese and Western name. Everyone called my father ‘Snow’ because his hair. Even in Japan he was known as ‘Yuki’ (snow).
Japanese Kiwi (Spotlight on New Zealand Nikkei)
By Jacqueline Yoshioka-Braid: I descend from a long line of samurai families. I am the fifth of six children born to my parents.
Across Oceans
By Yuki Kawakami: My parents embraced the opportunity to pursue their dream of living abroad. Sydney was at the top of their list.
Happy New Year – Nikkei Osechi Ryori in Brisbane
By Elysha Rei: 明けておめでとございます！Happy New Year!
What is Filial Piety for a Mixed Family?
By Timothy Steains: My mum said she wanted chinsuko for Mother’s Day. It’s a type of shortbread cookie from Okinawa, Japan, where she was born and grew up.
Hasegawa Monogatari: Five generations over 124 Years
By Andrew Hasegawa: When Setsutaro died on 4 October 1952, the Hasegawa family’s relationship with Japan became paper thin.