Rafu Shimpo

On Sunday, May 31, at 12 p.m., the historic Gardena Cinema will host a special community screening event that brings together two powerful documentary films connected by one shared purpose: to illuminate overlooked chapters of the Japanese American wartime experience and honor the resilience of those who endured injustice without surrendering their dignity. The event […]

Candidates in the June 2 election for two seats on the Gardena City Council include incumbent Rodney Tanaka and newcomer Jeff Fukasawa. Tanaka was appointed to the City Council in 2017 and elected in 2022. Before being appointed mayor pro tem for 2024-25, he served in that capacity from 2018 to 2019 and from 2021 […]

By Akemi Kondo Dalvi, CPA/PFS™, CFP® “Breaking News” has been the recurring theme of the Trump presidency. Hardly a day goes by when urgent information about a significant event isn’t unfolding. Often this new data serves as a catalyst for stock market movement. Equity markets like to process corporate earnings announcements, geopolitical developments, and economic […]

Seinan Senior Citizens’ Club (Seinan), one of the oldest Nikkei senior centers in Los Angeles, and Koreisha Senior Care & Advocacy (KSCA), a nonprofit organization that has advocated for Nikkei senior facilities, have merged. The name of the new organization is Seinan Koreisha Senior Care (SKSC). The merger entails starting a senior day care program […]

Fashion brand Ryoko Rain is bringing a taste of Hawaii to Southern California, as it partners with the legendary Matsumoto Shave Ice to celebrate their 75th anniversary. In a two-day celebration of culture, flavor, and community, this partnership is creating something truly memorable. On Saturday, June 6, Ryoko Rain will host a historic first: Matsumoto […]