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News and Media
Hokubei Hochi, Nichibei Times, Nikkei West
Akita Kenjinkai do Brasil
Help for nikkei people (from Akita prefecture) in Brazil. Entrance to Portuguese and Japanese pages.
Akita Senshu-Kai
An asocciacion of immigrants from Akita in Argentina. With information on scholarships and links.
Being "Japanese" in Brazil and Okinawa
Views perceptions of how Japanese defined themselves in the 20th century, focusing on Japanese emigrants to South America and Okinawans wishing to be assimilated into the Japanese mainstream.
Family Registries
Tips for obtaining a copy of your Japanese family registry in Japan.
Gil Asakawa's Nikkei View
online columns, photos, and links of popular culture and politics from a Japanese American perspective
Japan 2000
Produced by the Fort Worth Japanese Society, with photos and contacts to Japan related organizations.
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.
Japanese American Citizens League Japan Chapter
Group serving the interests of Japanese-Americans in Japan for over 20 years.
Japanese American National Museum
Events, history, and exhibits dedicated to Japanese Americans, located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.
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.
Japanese Culture in NY and Japan
Introduces Japanese culture and people in New York and Japan.
Los Angeles Nisei Matsuri
Photos of the annual parade and exhibits of the Little Tokyo Nisei Matsuri, including Miss Nisei and taiko drumming.
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.
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.
Nikkei Homepage
Brief Overview about the term "Nikkei", issei, nisei, sansei, yonsei
Nikkei Identity in Oizumi,Japan
Information and essay on Nikkei Peruvian and Brazilian people in Japan
Nikkei Netas Groups
For nikkei from Mexico, USA, Cuba, Chile, South America, Africa and Europe.
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.
Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C.
People in the Washington D.C. area of Okinawan heritage or interested in Okinawan culture.
Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival
Annual festival in Pasadena California, with guide to events, parade, fashion show, entertainment, history, and cherry tree dedication ceremony.
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Ce
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.
Shushi and Tofu
Provides Japanese culture oriented news, Little Tokyo events, and US business connections with Japan.
The National Japanese American Historical Society
A group to preserve, promote, and disseminate materials on the history and culture of Japanese-Americans.
The Runker Room
personal page about Nikkei Culture with the archive of Japanese American mailing list
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.