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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. | '''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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Coming Soon: [[Ultraman: Rising (TV Show)]], co-directed by [[John Aoshima]], starring [[Christopher Sean]] and featuring voice acting from [[Tamlyn Tomita]], [[Rob Fukuzaki]], [[Gedde Watanabe]], and [[Keone Young]]. Also [[Artt Butler]], [[Karen Maruyama]], [[Mayumi Yoshida]] | |||
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Explore the fascinating world of people (and characters) who are half Japanese. Click to dive into stories, profiles, and more. | 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''']] | [[: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. | 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''']] | [[:Category:Gaijin in Japan|'''Gaijin in Japan''']] | ||
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[[Category:🇯🇵|'''Nihonjin in the West''']] | [[: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. | 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''']] | [[: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. | 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''']] | [[:Category:Nikkei who were interned|'''Nikkei who were Interned''']] | ||
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[[Category:The 1970s|'''The 1970s''']] | [[: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. | 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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The Cable Age: Endless channels and mix tapes. Click to explore the 1980s with its iconic pop culture and tech. | 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''']] | [[: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. | The Console Age: Digital rise, flannel fashion, and CDs. Click to dive into the 1990s with its alternative vibes. | ||
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Welcome to Japanifornia's J-Wiki 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 M*A*S*H or Hawaii Five-O from the 1960s and 1970s.
Coming Soon: Ultraman: Rising (TV Show), co-directed by John Aoshima, starring Christopher Sean and featuring voice acting from Tamlyn Tomita, Rob Fukuzaki, Gedde Watanabe, and Keone Young. Also Artt Butler, Karen Maruyama, Mayumi Yoshida
Check Out: X-Men 97 (TV Show)
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Suggested Starting Points:[edit]
We tend to follow rabbit holes for Japanese and Japanese American character actors from the 70s and 80s.
Japanifornia Icons[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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.