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Shohei Ohtani Is Back on the Mound, and the Dodgers Are Monitoring His Return to Two-Way Play
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Shohei Ohtani Is Back on the Mound, and the Dodgers Are Monitoring His Return to Two-Way Play

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning Sunday in his second mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out two and allowing just one baserunner on an error by Mookie Betts. Ohtani threw 18 pitches against the Washington Nationals at Chavez Ravine, recording 12 strikes with one wild pitch. After leadoff hitter CJ Abrams grounded out, Betts dropped James Wood’s popup in the sun, but Ohtani struck out Luis García Jr. and…See the Story
Leyden Protesters Recreate 1982 Photo as Part of ‘No Kings’ Movement
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Leyden Protesters Recreate 1982 Photo as Part of ‘No Kings’ Movement

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LEYDEN — During a lunch break at Leyden’s 1982 Town Meeting, 25 people stepped outside to pose for a photo commemorating the town’s decision to back a warrant article calling for a freeze on the testing, production and deployment of nuclear weapons. ...See the Story
Chef Nobu’s Muse? His Own Hand

Chef Nobu’s Muse? His Own Hand

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Courtesy of Vertical Nobu Matsuhisa would never cover his hands with a glove while making a piece of sushi.“I don’t like this [idea],” says the chef, who owns 55 restaurants across 24 countries. “A glove is something that creates a barrier. I cannot transmit my heart to other people.” (There’s a caveat: “Always wash hands, clean and cut the nails. Always be clean, clean, clean.”)No matter how technical and detail-oriented sushi-making can be, he…See the Story

Kenji Oiwake - Rafu Shimpo

Funeral services for the late Kenji Oiwake, 66-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born and resident of Monterey Park and Japan, who passed away on June 25, 2025, will be held on Friday, July 11, 11 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife, Susan Akiko “Honda” Oiwake; […]Tokyo, Japan · TokyoRead Article

Yukiko Yamamoto - Rafu Shimpo

A private graveside service for the late Yukiko Yamamoto, 84-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on June 13, 2025, was held on Saturday, June 28 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. During World War II, Yukiko was evacuated to another town, which ultimately saved her life when the atomic […]Japan · JapanRead Article

Mitsuko Saruwatari - Rafu Shimpo

April 4, 1932 – May 11, 2025 Mitsuko Saruwatari, 93-year-old, Tacoma, Washington-born, resident of Harbor City, peacefully passed away at residence on May 11th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ray Saruwatari. She is survived by her loving family: sons, Craig and Alan (Traci) Saruwatari; grandsons, Ryan and Cory Saruwatari; also survived by many […]Tacoma · TacomaRead Article

Kazuo “Katz” Hirano - Rafu Shimpo

A private memorial service for Kazuo “Katz” Hirano, 88-year-old, El Centro, Calif.-born, Rosemead resident, who passed away on May 18, 2025, was held on Monday, June 09, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean; daughters, Pamela (Marc) Shishima, Stephanie Hirano, and Kimberly (Darren Yasukochi) Hirano; granddaughter, Emily Shishima; brother-in-law, George Sugimoto; niece and […]Rosemead · RosemeadRead Article

Teruko Wakamiya - Rafu Shimpo

Funeral services for the late Teruko Wakamiya, 98 years old, born in Hiroshima, Japan, resident of Monterey Park, long-time member of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, who passed away on June 3, were held at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden,” officiated by Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her […]Japan · JapanRead Article

GLA JACL to Host ‘All That Jazz’ Scholarship and Chapter Fundraiser - Rafu Shimpo

Greater Los Angeles JACL will host “All That Jazz,” a scholarship and chapter fundraiser luncheon, on Saturday, July 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Torrance Municipal Airport’s Zamperini Field, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. The event will include the presentation of this year’s scholarship awardees and a silent auction. The guest speaker is Kurt Ikeda, […]Torrance, California · TorranceRead Article

EWP Presents Revival of Gotanda’s ‘Yankee Dawg You Die’ - Rafu Shimpo

East West Players will present a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda’s “Yankee Dawg You Die,” a valentine to Asian American actors past and present, through July 27 at the David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso St. in Little Tokyo. Directed by Jennifer Chang, this groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey […]Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesRead Article

In Photos: Old Greenwich's Binney Park Hosts Vigil for Immigrants

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A peaceful community vigil was held in Binney Park in Old Greenwich Sunday evening to demonstrate support for the local immigrant community.ImmigrationSee the Story

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