What Buddhism taught poet G Yamazawa about using ‘gay’ as a slur
Growing up Buddhist and Japanese-American in a mostly-white and black community in North Carolina, Yamazawa found an avenue of self-expression in rap and poetry.
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State of Life in Japan Two Years After Massive Earthquake and Tsumani
State of Life in Japan Two Years After Massive Earthquake and Tsumani…
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News Wrap: Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty to Campaign Spending Fraud
In other news Wednesday, Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to spending $750,000 of campaign funds on personal items. Also, the Obama administration launched a new strategy to fight cyber theft in light of a recent report showing a Chinese military…
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On Anniversary of Japanese Invasion, Chinese Protest Fueled by Land Disputes
On the anniversary of an event that triggered the 1931 Japanese invasion and occupation of Manchuria, Chinese activists and protesters went out to demonstrate, some violently. Helping fuel these protests were disputes between Japan and China on the ownership of…
'Colorful Realm,' 18th Century Japanese Silk Paintings Make Rare U.S. Appearance…
Business correspondent Paul Solman answers questions from NewsHour viewers and readers on business and economic news most days on his Making Sen$e page. Here's Monday's query: From Thursday's NewsHour: "The Japanese yen settled near record highs against the…
From Thursday's NewsHour: "The Japanese yen settled near record highs against the U.S. dollar today, which make Japanese exports more expensive. Banks and finance ministers of the G7 are considering measures to decrease its value in order to help…
Review of the events following the devastating earthquake that struck Japan a week ago.
North Korea agreed Wednesday to disable its main nuclear reactor complex and provide details on its nuclear programs. Chief U.S. nuclear negotiator with North Korea Christopher Hill talks to the NewsHour about the new agreement and the state of relations…
