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Category Archives: History
Traveling Taiwan: Alishan Sunrise (Part 20C of 24)
I’m more of a night owl than a morning person, but there are definitely things in this world worth getting up before dawn for, and the Alishan Sunrise experience would have to be one of those. We were pretty bummed … Continue reading
Traveling Taiwan: Alishan Zhou Cultural Center (Part 20C of 24)
In Hawaii, they’ve got that Polynesian Cultural Center, which on the one hand is a way to educate people about some of the culture and history of the various polynesian people, but at the same time, it reeks of colonialism. … Continue reading
Traveling Taiwan: Alishan House (Part 20B of 24)
I know some travelers don’t really care what their accommodations are since they feel like they’re going to be exploring the area, not staying in their hotel room, and I’m happy to do that when I’m on a budget, but … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Food & Drink, History
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JACL Seeking Help in Locating Nisei from California Injured in 1965 Alabama Voting Rights Demonstrations
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is asking for assistance in locating a Nisei who lived in Monrovia, California, in 1965, who was injured in violent demonstrations in Montgomery, Alabama. JACL will participate in the 50th anniversary commemoration of the … Continue reading
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Traveling Taiwan: Mountain Drive to Alishan (Part 20A of 24)
As I began looking through my notes and pictures on the trip to Alishan, I realized that I couldn’t cover everything in just one post, so I’m going to share it as a sub-series (hence the part 20A–it will go … Continue reading
Traveling Taiwan: Taroko Gorge (Part 18 of 24)
In the book 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die, one item in this big bucket list is right in the heart of Taiwan–Taroko Gorge. I guess you could say this is sort of like Taiwan’s Grand Canyon. … Continue reading
George Takei Remembers Hiroshima
With his signature wit and charm, host George Takei explores the world of technology, trends, current events and pop culture. From the adorable to the riveting to the absurd, Takei’s Take delves into our shared experience and navigates the strange, … Continue reading
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The Daily Show: George Takei & ‘To Be Takei’
The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook Actor and activist George Takei was on The Daily Show the other day to promote the documentary, ‘To Be Takei,‘ about his life, about being … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Entertainment, History, TV
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‘People Aren’t All Bad,’ Finalist for Smithsonian Magazine’s In Motion Video Contest
A short documentary by Matthew Hashiguchi People Aren’t All Bad is a finalist for Smithsonian Magazine’s In Motion Video Contest. This film reveals 89-year-old Yutaka Kobayashi’s experience as a Japanese American before and leading up to WWII. There’s an Audience … Continue reading
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Congress Remembers the Tiananmen Square Massacre – 25th Anniversary
Video of event: C-SPAN. House Speaker John Boehner, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress gathered last week to remember the 25th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, passing a bi-partisan bill (House Resolution 599) : “Urging … Continue reading
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Traveling Taiwan: Jiu Fen (part 15 out of 24)
Way back in the day, this village tucked away up in the mountains of northern Taiwan with its insanely gorgeously view of the ocean began with nine families. The trek down the mountain to trade with larger towns was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, History
Tagged hayao miyazaki, jiu fen, spirited away, Taiwan, tea
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Human Rights Activist Yuri Kochiyama Passes Away at Age 93
Yuri Kochiyama has passed away at age 93, according to Democracy Now!. Kochiyama’s activism began after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, when she and her family were held in a Japanese American internment camp. According to Wikipedia: In 1960, Kochiyama … Continue reading
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