Discover Nikkei
@discovernikkei.bsky.social
A global community sharing the experiences of Nikkei around the world. Publishing daily stories by and about people of Japanese descent who have migrated and settled worldwide. English, 日本語, Español, Português. A project of @jamuseum.bsky.social
“My whole life I’ve always wanted to fit in, an outsider looking in. So when I see community, I go ‘I wanna be a part of it.’”
🎥 The 19th episode of Nima Voices features actors Christopher Sean and Tamlyn Tomita! Watch it on Discover Nikkei's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9AY...
🎥 The 19th episode of Nima Voices features actors Christopher Sean and Tamlyn Tomita! Watch it on Discover Nikkei's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9AY...
November 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“My whole life I’ve always wanted to fit in, an outsider looking in. So when I see community, I go ‘I wanna be a part of it.’”
🎥 The 19th episode of Nima Voices features actors Christopher Sean and Tamlyn Tomita! Watch it on Discover Nikkei's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9AY...
🎥 The 19th episode of Nima Voices features actors Christopher Sean and Tamlyn Tomita! Watch it on Discover Nikkei's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9AY...
We're excited to announce our next Nima Voices interview featuring actor Christopher Sean, with guest host Tamlyn Tomita!
🎥 Got a question for Christopher Sean? Post it in the comments, or email: editor@discovernikkei.org
YOUR question might be selected! Deadline to submit questions is 10/12
🎥 Got a question for Christopher Sean? Post it in the comments, or email: editor@discovernikkei.org
YOUR question might be selected! Deadline to submit questions is 10/12
October 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We're excited to announce our next Nima Voices interview featuring actor Christopher Sean, with guest host Tamlyn Tomita!
🎥 Got a question for Christopher Sean? Post it in the comments, or email: editor@discovernikkei.org
YOUR question might be selected! Deadline to submit questions is 10/12
🎥 Got a question for Christopher Sean? Post it in the comments, or email: editor@discovernikkei.org
YOUR question might be selected! Deadline to submit questions is 10/12
Nikkei Family 2: ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏳
We’ve been sharing stories about Nikkei families from around the world. But there’s still one story missing: yours! ❤️
We are accepting Nikkei Family stories until 6 p.m. PDT! There’s still time to send your story! Guidelines at 5dn.org/family2
We’ve been sharing stories about Nikkei families from around the world. But there’s still one story missing: yours! ❤️
We are accepting Nikkei Family stories until 6 p.m. PDT! There’s still time to send your story! Guidelines at 5dn.org/family2
September 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nikkei Family 2: ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏳
We’ve been sharing stories about Nikkei families from around the world. But there’s still one story missing: yours! ❤️
We are accepting Nikkei Family stories until 6 p.m. PDT! There’s still time to send your story! Guidelines at 5dn.org/family2
We’ve been sharing stories about Nikkei families from around the world. But there’s still one story missing: yours! ❤️
We are accepting Nikkei Family stories until 6 p.m. PDT! There’s still time to send your story! Guidelines at 5dn.org/family2
In the 18th episode of Nima Voices, award-winning author Naomi Hirahara is interviewed by guest host Gwen Muranaka as they discuss Naomi’s writing, community projects, and the future of community storytelling and journalism.
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/dq5OVpWPW8s
#NimaVoices #author
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/dq5OVpWPW8s
#NimaVoices #author
September 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In the 18th episode of Nima Voices, award-winning author Naomi Hirahara is interviewed by guest host Gwen Muranaka as they discuss Naomi’s writing, community projects, and the future of community storytelling and journalism.
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/dq5OVpWPW8s
#NimaVoices #author
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/dq5OVpWPW8s
#NimaVoices #author
John Esaki, former director of @jamuseum.bsky.social's Media Arts Center, shares reason #3 to support our 20 for 20 Campaign: Interview Nikkei elders around the world! Make a donation at 5dn.org/20for20.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/tOK_DAd7PO8
#DN20for20
Watch the full video: youtu.be/tOK_DAd7PO8
#DN20for20
August 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
John Esaki, former director of @jamuseum.bsky.social's Media Arts Center, shares reason #3 to support our 20 for 20 Campaign: Interview Nikkei elders around the world! Make a donation at 5dn.org/20for20.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/tOK_DAd7PO8
#DN20for20
Watch the full video: youtu.be/tOK_DAd7PO8
#DN20for20
*DN Program*
Connecting Our Global Community: Panel Discussion & Book Talk
An afternoon of programming on Japanese Canadian history & remembrance.
📆 July 12
🕔 2:30–6:30 pm
📍@nnmcc.bsky.social, Burnaby, BC & Zoom!
🎟️ FREE with registration: discovernikkei.org/en/events/20...
@jamuseum.bsky.social
Connecting Our Global Community: Panel Discussion & Book Talk
An afternoon of programming on Japanese Canadian history & remembrance.
📆 July 12
🕔 2:30–6:30 pm
📍@nnmcc.bsky.social, Burnaby, BC & Zoom!
🎟️ FREE with registration: discovernikkei.org/en/events/20...
@jamuseum.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
*DN Program*
Connecting Our Global Community: Panel Discussion & Book Talk
An afternoon of programming on Japanese Canadian history & remembrance.
📆 July 12
🕔 2:30–6:30 pm
📍@nnmcc.bsky.social, Burnaby, BC & Zoom!
🎟️ FREE with registration: discovernikkei.org/en/events/20...
@jamuseum.bsky.social
Connecting Our Global Community: Panel Discussion & Book Talk
An afternoon of programming on Japanese Canadian history & remembrance.
📆 July 12
🕔 2:30–6:30 pm
📍@nnmcc.bsky.social, Burnaby, BC & Zoom!
🎟️ FREE with registration: discovernikkei.org/en/events/20...
@jamuseum.bsky.social
The Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholarship "Dreams Come True Project" is now accepting applications! This is an amazing opportunity to study in Japan for young Nikkei ages 18-35.
🗓️Application period: May 19–July 31
🧑💻Learn more: nikkeischolarship.org/en/oubo012/
🗓️Application period: May 19–July 31
🧑💻Learn more: nikkeischolarship.org/en/oubo012/
June 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholarship "Dreams Come True Project" is now accepting applications! This is an amazing opportunity to study in Japan for young Nikkei ages 18-35.
🗓️Application period: May 19–July 31
🧑💻Learn more: nikkeischolarship.org/en/oubo012/
🗓️Application period: May 19–July 31
🧑💻Learn more: nikkeischolarship.org/en/oubo012/
Announcing Nikkei Chronicles #14! This year's theme is "Nikkei Family 2: Remembering Roots, Leaving Legacies." Help us celebrate Nikkei family stories in all their forms—all stories that meet the submission guidelines will be published on Discover Nikkei. Learn more: 5dn.org/family2
May 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Announcing Nikkei Chronicles #14! This year's theme is "Nikkei Family 2: Remembering Roots, Leaving Legacies." Help us celebrate Nikkei family stories in all their forms—all stories that meet the submission guidelines will be published on Discover Nikkei. Learn more: 5dn.org/family2
These photos from Tule Lake and Amache concentration camps show the harsh, forbidding environments to which Japanese Americans were forced to move in the aftermath of Executive Order 9066. (Photo credits in alt text)
February 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
These photos from Tule Lake and Amache concentration camps show the harsh, forbidding environments to which Japanese Americans were forced to move in the aftermath of Executive Order 9066. (Photo credits in alt text)
*IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT*
Join us at JANM in LA this Saturday, February 8 to kick off our 20th anniversary 🎉 Celebrate all day with a community fair, workshops, a panel discussion on Nikkei family stories, and a reception.
Or attend the panel discussion via Zoom!
Register at 5dn.org/dnfest
Join us at JANM in LA this Saturday, February 8 to kick off our 20th anniversary 🎉 Celebrate all day with a community fair, workshops, a panel discussion on Nikkei family stories, and a reception.
Or attend the panel discussion via Zoom!
Register at 5dn.org/dnfest
February 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
*IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT*
Join us at JANM in LA this Saturday, February 8 to kick off our 20th anniversary 🎉 Celebrate all day with a community fair, workshops, a panel discussion on Nikkei family stories, and a reception.
Or attend the panel discussion via Zoom!
Register at 5dn.org/dnfest
Join us at JANM in LA this Saturday, February 8 to kick off our 20th anniversary 🎉 Celebrate all day with a community fair, workshops, a panel discussion on Nikkei family stories, and a reception.
Or attend the panel discussion via Zoom!
Register at 5dn.org/dnfest