Japanese America
Episodes
S3E4: The People’s Government: George Takei on Democracy and the Tule Lake Legacy
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki take the podcast ...
Special Presentation: Introducing "Un-History" with Koji Steven Sakai
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan Mail Koji here. I’m stepping away from our usual schedule for a moment to share a new project I’ve been building in my garage in Sout...
S3E3: The Living Bridge: Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong and the Portland Sakura
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIt is peak Sakura season in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of Japanese America, Michelle and Koji beam up to the Rose City to ...
S3E2 The Architect of Community: Irene Hirano Inouye
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a text"Irene made all of us believe that museums could be more than things that looked towards yesterday. They could be places that are cent...
S3E1: Beyond the Rink: Kristi Yamaguchi on Heritage, Resilience, and Gold
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat happens when two distinct cultures become one lived experience? We’re kicking off Season 3 of Japanese America with a bit of a "...
S2E11 Blending Traditions Japanese American Holiday Customs and Unforgotten Voices
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCelebrate the holidays through a Japanese American lens! 🎄🥢 From quirky Christmas traditions in Japan to the rich flavors of New Y...
S2E10 Thanksgiving Food Traditions and Japanese American Identity
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin hosts Koji and Michelle as they explore the fusion of Japanese and American cultures through food in the latest episode of the Japa...
S2E9 Cruising J-Town: Exploring Japanese American Car Culture and Community
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we ride through the heart of Southern California’s Japanese American car culture with Dr. Oliver Wang, curator of the...
S2E8 Legacy of Hope: Clara Breed's Letters and the Art of Compassion
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Japanese America Podcast titled "Legacy of Hope: Clara Breed's Letters and the Art of Compassion,"...
S2E7 Nisei Week and Beyond: Uniting Generations Through Tradition with Helen Ota
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging episode of the Japanese America Podcast, hosts Michelle and Koji take listeners on a nostalgic journey through the vibr...
S2E6 From Karate to Cuisine: Junki Yoshida's American Dream
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Japanese America podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Junki Yoshida, the mastermind behind Yoshida S...
S2E5 Blending Traditions and Finding Balance -- Michelle's Immigration Story
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging podcast episode, hosts Michelle and Koji explore the unique journey of Japanese immigrants adapting to life in the U.S....
S2E4 From Dachau to Salvation A Story of Unexpected Heroes
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this poignant episode of the Japanese American Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Holocaust survivor Solly Ganor and his u...
S2E3 Bridging Generations: The Cultural Impact of Baseball in Japanese American Life
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this captivating episode of "Bridging Generations: The Cultural Impact of Baseball in Japanese American Life," hosts Koji a...
S2E2 Grace Under Fire: The Resilience of Japanese American Women in WWII
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this poignant episode of the Japanese America Podcast, hosts Koji and Michelle delve into the incredible story of Grace Obata-Amemiya...
S2E1 A Journey into Japan's Stationery Wonderland
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging episode of the Japanese America podcast, hosts Michelle and Koji dive into the captivating world of Japanese stationery...
S1E11 Quakers Acts of Kindness and Resistance: Japanese American Incarceration and Holiday Traditions
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this enlightening podcast episode, "Acts of Kindness and Resistance: Japanese American Incarceration and Holiday Traditions,&quo...
Honoring Nisei Heroes: David Ono on Valor, Legacy, and Cultural Reflections
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the incredible stories of Japanese American Nisei veterans who displayed extraordinary...
S1E9 Giant Robot with Eric Nakamura
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American art and identity, exploring the journey of Eric Nakamura,...
S1E8 Reviving Tradition Through Manzanar's Historic Diamond
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we explore the profound impact of baseball on the Japanese-American community. From personal stories of you...
S1E7 Civil Liberties Act of 1988
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHosts Koji and Michelle delve into the intricate nature of genuine apologies and the actions that must accompany them to signify real gr...
NEW SHOW: Lucidity Traier
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's the app that helps you dream the way you want to dream...Fascinated by nightmares, journalist Jessica Suzuki pursues the truth...
S1E6 Dear Attorney General
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHosts Michelle and Koji explore parenthood, cultural heritage, and resilience through personal narratives and historical references. In ...
S2E5 Grandpa the Renunciant
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode delves into the complex intergenerational impacts of identity and citizenship within a Japanese American family, particular...
S1E4 Grandpa the Spy?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHosts Koji and Michelle delve into the complexities of Japanese American identity through Koji’s unique family story. They examine why...
Ep 3 The First Manzanar Pilgrimage
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHosts Michelle Malizaki and Koji Steven Sakai delve into the history of the Manzanar pilgrimage. They discuss its historical significanc...
Ep 2 Karate Kid Revisited
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the second episode of the Japanese America Podcast, Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki discuss the 1984 film "The Karate Ki...
Yuri Kochiyama's Diary with Actor Sierra Katow
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExplore the life and enduring legacy of Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American woman whose experiences during WWII in concentration camps i...