The Pan-American Nikkei Association

A Report on the Tenth and Eleventh Meetings

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ID10891290
AuthorsJames A Hirabayashi (James A. Hirabayashi is Chief Program Advisor, Japanese American National Museum, and Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies, San Francisco State University., corresponding author), Akemi Kikumura-Yano (Akemi Kikumura-Yano is Vice President for Programs and Director of Research, Japanese American National Museum.)
Year2002
Volume28
Issue2
Pages147-157
Publication date2002-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerasia Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0044-7471 • E-ISSN: 2642-0228
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.17953/amer.28.2.01127n0132758576
OpenAlexW2176353276
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited1

The Pan-American Nikkei Association (PANA), founded on December 6, 1981 in Lima, Peru, is an organization of Nikkei who have established communities in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, the U.S., Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay. Reminiscent of the early mutual aid associations among the early immigrants these countries, PANA fosters cooperative activities among the Nikkei as stated in its bylaws: to promote the international cooperation among its members in various corporate projects, resources and the exchange of experiences. According its bylaws, PANA supports research on Nikkei history, particularly the socioeconomic contributions and functions of Nikkei within each country, and promotes the dissemination of Japanese culture in general. With eyes on the future, PANA encourages youth participation and fosters exchange activities. Finally, PANA provides mutual assistance in case of emergencies or natural disasters

Economic growth · Eleventh · Geography · Immigration · Political science · Socioeconomic status · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Demography · Japanese History and Culture · Law

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