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Understanding passion and perfection through ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly David Gelb’s remarkable documentary film “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” opens quietly with images of a peaceful restaurant, white gloves, and a man explaining the […]

Japan Cabinet being reshuffled after rape gaffes

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By Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Cabinet reshuffle in Japan is coming. It is likely to include the removal of a defense minister who outraged the […]

Dentist from Alaska helps honor Nisei soldiers

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By Mary Beth Smetzer Fairbanks Daily News-Miner FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The day Pearl Harbor was bombed, Dec. 7, 1941, Brian Yamamoto’s father, Edward, was attending the University of Southern […]

Secretary Geithner to travel to China and Japan Jan. 10-12

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Secretary Tim Geithner will travel to Beijing, China, and Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 10-12, for meetings with senior government officials in both […]

Port of Seattle welcomes all Nippon Airways nonstop flights to Tokyo at Sea-Tac

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Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will soon be a regular sight at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of Seattle welcomes today’s announcement that All Nippon Airways (ANA) of Japan chose Seattle to […]

Mystery surrounds son set to succeed Kim Jong Il

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By JEAN H. LEE The Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — With the sudden death of his father, Kim Jong Un went from being North Korea’s “Respected General” to […]

Future cancers from Fukushima may be hidden

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By Malcolm Ritter and Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Even if the worst nuclear accident in 25 years leads to many people developing cancer, we may […]