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In a year defined by purpose and partnership, we’ve continued to uplift and celebrate Japanese and Japanese American (JA) culture in ways that sparked joy, [...]

Gary Yamashita (L) and Judge Johnny Gogo (R) Photo by Daisuke Igarashi After the successful flag signing event earlier in Denver, Judge Johnny Gogo returned [...]

Asian Avenue magazine has devoted their entire expanded May edition to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month!  The issue highlights 100 Asians to know in [...]

On March 11, 2011, a devasting earthquake and tsunami hit the Tohoku region of Japan, resulting in nearly 16,000 deaths, more than 6,000 injuries, and [...]

  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, many older Asian adults in Colorado are experiencing rising levels of isolation and loneliness.  [...]

I identify with many terms; Denver native, sansei-han, shin-sansei, yonsei, and mixed-race, but I ultimately consider myself to be Japanese American (JA).  The family of [...]

Sakura Foundation congratulates Board Member DJ Ida, PhD: She is a 2020 honoree along with 9 other individuals and organizations for the Mayor’s Diversity and [...]

February 8, 2020 seems like a lifetime ago – it was the date of our last in-person event!  We were fortunate to feature noted genealogist [...]

I AM DENVER is a unique storytelling project whose mission is to tell the stories of Denver's history, culture and vision. “Through an open, encouraging [...]