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The Rafu Shimpo (羅府新報, Rafu Shinpō) is a Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. The paper began in 1903 as a one-page, mimeographed Japanese-language newspaper produced by Rippo Iijima, Masaharu Yamaguchi, and Seijiro Shibuya. H. T. Komai became publisher in 1922, beginning a family dynasty.
(Photo by Mario Gershom Reyes/Rafu Shimpo) “We are not just reporters; we are also members of the community,” Rafu Shimpo English Editor Gwen Muranaka said.
We’ve launched a brand new online marketplace showcasing products from independent businesses and sellers. Browse our selection of Rafu-branded merchandise, as well as gifts and handmade crafts created by local artists.
Rafu Shimpo was founded in Los Angeles in 1903. Early on, its creators recognized the importance of producing a bilingual edition, first launching it in 1926. The move was “a very conscious decision from the publisher,” said Muranaka.