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'''Welcome to Japanifornia's {{SITENAME}}''' where we track Japanese American (Nikkei) character actor's appearances in the early days of Asian Representation—some good, some cringe, but all interesting. See our listings for shows like [[:Category:M*A*S*H|M*A*S*H]] or [[:Category:Hawaii Five-O|Hawaii Five-O]] from the 1960s and 1970s.

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Explore the fascinating world of people (and characters) who are half Japanese. Click to dive into stories, profiles, and more.
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[[Category:Nikkei|'''Nikkei''']]
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Discover the lives of those with Japanese ancestry born or living long-term outside Japan. A treasure trove of heritage and culture awaits.
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[[Category:Gaijin in Japan|'''Gaijin in Japan''']]
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Meet the non-Japanese adventurers living in Japan. Click to uncover their stories, experiences, and unique perspectives.
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[[Category:🇯🇵|'''Nihonjin in the West''']]
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Japanese born in Japan who have made their mark in the West. Click to see achievements and stories from around the globe.
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[[Category:Fictional Places|'''Japanifornia Locations''']]
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Explore fictional locations in the Japanifornia Universe. Click to discover iconic settings from games, movies, and more.
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[[Category:Nikkei who were interned|'''Nikkei who were Interned''']]
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Learn about notable Japanese Americans interned during WWII. Click for stories of resilience, history, and legacy.
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[[Category:The 1970s|'''The 1970s''']]
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The Age of Independence: TV on a strict schedule, vinyl music, and kids roaming free. Click to relive the 1970s glory.
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[[Category:The 1980s|'''The 1980s''']]
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The Cable Age: Endless channels and mix tapes. Click to explore the 1980s with its iconic pop culture and tech.
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[[Category:The 1990s|'''The 1990s''']]
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The Console Age: Digital rise, flannel fashion, and CDs. Click to dive into the 1990s with its alternative vibes.
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==Suggested Starting Points:==

* [[:Category:Japanese Comic Book Characters|Japanese Comic Book Characters]] 
* [[Japanese in Pop Culture|Japanese in American Pop Culture]]

We tend to follow rabbit holes for Japanese and Japanese American character actors from the 70s and 80s.

===Japanifornia Icons===

* [[Miyoshi Umeki]] the first Eastr-Asian actor to win an Academy Award for her role in Sayonara in 1957.
* [[Larry Shinoda]], a Japanese American car designer who designed the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang.
* [[Yuri Kochiyama]] an American Civil Rights activist who worked with Malcom X in Harlem. 
* [[Hiroshi Fujiwara]], the Godfather of Streetwear from Japan, who collaborated with Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker at Nike to produce the HTM sub-brand.
* [[Steve Yano]], who with Dr. Dre and Tony A. Da Wizard, produced and sold the Roadium Mixed Tapes at Roadium Swap Meet in Gardena, California in the early 1980s.
* [[Wataru Misaka]] broke the color barrier in professional basketball when he played three games for the New York Knicks in 1947.
* [[Sessue Hayakawa]] was a Japanese actor and matinee idol during the silent film era of the 1910s and early 1920s.
* [[Sono Osato]] was a half Japanese dancer in the 30s, and later an activist and philanthropist.
* [[Isamu Noguchi]] was a half Japanese sculptor and artists.
* [[Rocky Aoki]] founder of Benihana, and incorrigible 60s and 70s philanderer.

===ChatGPT Nikkei Top Ten===

* [[Yuri Kochiyama]], 1921-2014, human rights activist
* [[Michio Kaku]], born in 1947, theoretical physicist and science communicator
* [[Ellison Onizuka]], 1946-1986, astronaut who died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster
* [[Kristi Yamaguchi]], born in 1971, Olympic gold medalist figure skater
* [[Sab Shimono]], born in 1943, actor and director
* [[Fred Korematsu]], 1919-2005, civil rights activist
* [[Sessue Hayakawa]], 1889-1973, actor and producer
* [[Patsy Mink]], 1927-2002, first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress
* [[Richard Aoki]], 1938-2009, civil rights activist and member of the Black Panther Party
* [[Steven Okazaki]] - documentary filmmaker who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 1991.


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