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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |
Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

Black Professionals Business Seminar and Cocktail Hour – May 2012

May 7, 2012 – 4:31 am |
Black Professionals Business Seminar and Cocktail Hour – May 2012

It’s time for another round of networking and enjoyment with the Tokyo Black Professionals. Here is the latest from Henry Moreland Seals:
Hey Everyone!
I hope you’re enjoying your Golden Week. However, even if you’re not, hopefully …

Onmugen: Spring Head Nod 2012 – The Return of J-Hip-Hop

May 7, 2012 – 1:13 am |
Onmugen: Spring Head Nod 2012 – The Return of J-Hip-Hop

Here is some more music for your Golden Week pleasure. Onmugen [@onmugen on Twitter] describes this as a mix of some of the dopest hip-hop from Japan. As one of his friends puts it, ”this joint …

Blackness in Flux in Japan

May 6, 2012 – 9:30 pm |

I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the University of California – Berkeley’s Center for Race & Gender with Grits and Sushi blogger and Ph.D candidate, Ms. Mitzi Uehara Carter, and scholar and Water Children blogger, …

Something for Golden Week by DJ E Smoove

May 6, 2012 – 4:57 am |
Something for Golden Week by DJ E Smoove

Mr. International, DJ E Smoove, brings an ol’ skool mix from Japan for “those gettin’ they BBQ on” during Golden Week. As posted via Mix Cloud, DJ E Smoove writes:
“Another throwback mix. This time I …

Golden Week Event: Nappy Routes and Tangles Tales in Okinawa, Japan 4 & 6 May 2012

May 3, 2012 – 6:09 pm |
Golden Week Event: Nappy Routes and Tangles Tales in Okinawa, Japan 4 & 6 May 2012

Grits and Sushi brings us “Nappy Routes and Tangled Tales–a dialog on blackness in Okinawa” taking place on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 3 pm Japan time and Sunday May 6, 2012 at 3 pm Japan time. …

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