Monday, May 19, 2025

Filipinos in Kansai: We are Here!

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Introduction: Documenting the Filipinos in Kansai

Chapter One. The Philippines and Japan

Chapter Two. 1920s to the 1970s – Jazz, Sports and the Pioneers
• Jazz Musicians and Champion Sprinters and Boxers
• Pensionados and the Pioneers


Chapter Three. Musikeros, Entertainers and Artists
• Musikeros and Entertainers
• Artists

Chapter Four. Academics and Corporate Professionals
• Academics
• Corporate Professionals

Chapter Five. Trainees, Nurses, Caregivers and Domestic Help
• Trainees
• Nurses and Caregivers
• Domestic help

Chapter Six. Students, Youth, JFCs and Nikkeijins
• Youth Organizations
• Japanese-Filipinos
• Parenting the Japanese-Filipino Children
• Nikkeijins

Chapter Seven. Communities, Organizations and Churches
• Communities and Organizations
• Community Networks and Churches  

Chapter Eight. Celebrations, Contests and Filipino Food
• Celebrations and Contests
• Filipino Food

Chapter Nine. Sports
• Professional Sports
• Community Events

Chapter Ten. Messages to the Japanese Public
• Theatrical Productions
• Kapihan at Talakayan sa Kansai
• Photo Exhibits
• Radio Programs

Chapter Eleven. Issues Faced by Filipinos
• Problems and Other Issues

Chapter Twelve. Responding to the Needs of Filipinos
• Filipino and Japanese Institutions and Organizations
• Filipinos and Charity Work

Chapter Thirteen. Diversified Existence of Filipinos in Kansai
• Filipinos in Kansai: Rooted and Spread Wide

Appendices