Ethnicity and Multiculturalism: Nikkei
Nikkei = people with Japanese cultural background and/or whose ancestors were from Japan. Different from another Nikkei (short form of Nihon Keizai, Japanese economy)
Akita Kenjinkai do Brasil
- Help for nikkei people (from Akita prefecture) in Brazil. Entrance to Portuguese and Japanese pages.http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Club/2263/
Akita Senshu-Kai
- An asocciacion of immigrants from Akita in Argentina. With information on scholarships and links.http://www.akitaweb.com.ar
Family Registries
- Tips for obtaining a copy of your Japanese family registry in Japan.http://www.rootsweb.com/~jpnwgw/Koseki.html
Gil Asakawa's Nikkei View
- online columns, photos, and links of popular culture and politics from a Japanese American perspectivehttp://nikkeiview.com/
Japanese American Citizens League Japan Chapter
- Group serving the interests of Japanese-Americans in Japan for over 20 years.http://www.geocities.com/jacljapan/index.html
Japanese American National Museum
- Events, history, and exhibits dedicated to Japanese Americans, located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.http://www.janm.org/
Japanese American Network
- A partnership of Nikkei organizations based in Los Angeles to exchange info on Nikkei art, culture, community, history, news, events, social services, and public policy issues.http://janet.org/
Japanese Culture in NY and Japan
- Introduces Japanese culture and people in New York and Japan.http://www.aozoramarket.com/eng/
Japan's War Crimes : Has Justice Been Served ?
- Speech by prominent Japanese-Americans calling for the Japanese government to address its war crimes in WWII.http://skycitygallery.com/japan/japhonda.html
Los Angeles Nisei Matsuri
- Photos of the annual parade and exhibits of the Little Tokyo Nisei Matsuri, including Miss Nisei and taiko drumming.http://www.geocities.com/hakataboi/nisei.html
National Association of Japanese Canadians
- A national organization in Canada that represents the Japanese-Canadian community, with a primary focus on human rights and community development.http://www.najc.ca/
The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS)
- A group to preserve, promote, and disseminate materials on the history and culture of Japanese-Americans.http://www.nikkeiheritage.org/
Nikkei Federation
- Serves as a clearinghouse of information for Nikkei cultural and community resources and activities in southern California. Coordinates and Nikkei cultural programs and activities as well as providing services through various programs.http://www.nikkeifederation.org/
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
- The annual festival in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles promotes Japanese-American culture with fun and exciting events during July and August.http://www.niseiweek.org/
Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C.
- People in the Washington D.C. area of Okinawan heritage or interested in Okinawan culture.http://www.okinawakai.org/
The Runker Room
- personal page about Nikkei Culture with the archive of Japanese American mailing listhttp://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Island/6653/
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center
- Serves 18 organizations and more than 1,000 families promoting Japanese cultural and senior citizen activities, as well as the Japanese heritage. Located in Pacoima.http://www.nikkeifederation.org/commcenters/sanfernando.html
Shushi and Tofu
- Provides Japanese culture oriented news, Little Tokyo events, and US business connections with Japan.http://www.sushiandtofu.com/
Venice Japanese Community Center
- Serving the Japanese-American community of Venice, Marina del Rey, Westchester and Culver City for over 75 years to preserve their heritage and cultural experience. Offers over 40 diverse classes, clubs and activities to enrich the Japanese and Japanese-American culture of the community.http://www.vjcc.com/