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First Look: George Takei's New Book, It Rhymes With Takei

First Look: George Takei's New Book, It Rhymes ...

It was a pleasure to witness George Takei's first viewing of his newly published book It Rhymes With Takei and to hear him exclaim his iconic catchphrase "Oh my!" Takei...

First Look: George Takei's New Book, It Rhymes ...

It was a pleasure to witness George Takei's first viewing of his newly published book It Rhymes With Takei and to hear him exclaim his iconic catchphrase "Oh my!" Takei...

Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Ox Teacups

Zodiac Teacups Through Time and Tariffs

When I started working at the JANM store in the summer of 2021, I discovered the zodiac sushi style teacups that arrive fresh each year. Since the year of the...

Zodiac Teacups Through Time and Tariffs

When I started working at the JANM store in the summer of 2021, I discovered the zodiac sushi style teacups that arrive fresh each year. Since the year of the...

Picture of the author collaged onto a picture of Shell Song Book Cover

Precious Family Heirloom Inspires a Children's ...

Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson's illustrations in Shell Song speak directly to the heart. The thoughtful incorporation of her family's actual heirlooms—her grandfather's collected shells, soil from the incarceration camps, and patterns from her...

Precious Family Heirloom Inspires a Children's ...

Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson's illustrations in Shell Song speak directly to the heart. The thoughtful incorporation of her family's actual heirlooms—her grandfather's collected shells, soil from the incarceration camps, and patterns from her...

Crooped image of cherry blossom pop-up card

Happy Hanami Season!

Happy Hanami Season! The iconic Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, indicates the onset of spring with blooms beginning as early as March. The beautiful cherry blossom trees throughout...

Happy Hanami Season!

Happy Hanami Season! The iconic Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, indicates the onset of spring with blooms beginning as early as March. The beautiful cherry blossom trees throughout...

Gohan is a Work of Art

Onigiri: A Comforting Bite of Home and a New Fa...

There's something about onigiri (Japanese rice balls) that feels like a warm hug. Maybe it's the simplicity of it—just rice shaped into a perfect little triangle, ball, or, in the...

Onigiri: A Comforting Bite of Home and a New Fa...

There's something about onigiri (Japanese rice balls) that feels like a warm hug. Maybe it's the simplicity of it—just rice shaped into a perfect little triangle, ball, or, in the...

DIY Koneko Fan Kit

Neko Fan is a Fan of DIY Koneko Fan!

As a crafty person who loves cats, I had a lot of fun decorating this adorable DIY Koneko Fan from the JANM store. In Japanese, koneko means “kitten,” and folding...

Neko Fan is a Fan of DIY Koneko Fan!

As a crafty person who loves cats, I had a lot of fun decorating this adorable DIY Koneko Fan from the JANM store. In Japanese, koneko means “kitten,” and folding...