Southern Arizona APIDA Network (Directory?)
(Rough proof-of-concept landing page)
Arts & Culture
Arizona Kyudo Kai
We here at the Arizona Kyudo Kai strive to embody the teachings, philosophy, and spirituality found within the kyudo. We are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals who come from many walks of life but all share a common interest in kyudo. All of us at the Arizona Kyudo Kai take great care in following the tenets of kyudo by seeking perfection in our shooting form; encouraging appreciation of the cultural aspects of Japanese archery; and embracing positive, friendly exchange between members and the local community.
We are always looking for individuals interested in learning about kyudo and welcome everyone to our group: beginner or experienced.
Website: https://uakyudo.wixsite.com/azkyudo/
Kizuna Project
The Kizuna Project was formed in the spring of 2024 to document the history of Tucson’s Japanese community by conducting and filming oral histories and the artifacts that accompany them.
These firsthand stories of Tucson residents cover their experiences and those of their families through World War II to the present. Some of these wartime experiences took place in the incarceration camps and U.S. military, while others took place in Japan. Post-war stories focus on the effort to start businesses and Japanese cultural organizations in Tucson. They testify to the resilience of the Japanese spirit and their desire to contribute to the community.
Website: https://kizunaproject.org/
Odaiko Sonora
Odaiko Sonora is Tucson's taiko, or Japanese ensemble drumming group. Serving southern AZ since May 2002, Odaiko Sonora is dedicated to increasing familiarity with and understanding of taiko in our community.
Odaiko Sonora does this for over 100,000 people each year through classes and master workshops, performances, school residencies, team building workshops and by producing concerts that include internationally acclaimed taiko artists.
Website: https://tucsontaiko.org/
Sakura Tea Circle
A group of tea enthusiasts in Tucson, Arizona, practicing and performing the Japanese Tea Ceremony
Website: https://www.instagram.com/sakurateacircle/
Professional Organizations
Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders (ACEL)/ACEL-Tucson
The Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders (ACEL) is a non-profit organization providing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals across the U.S. with the opportunity to work together to enhance AAPI leadership in our careers, communities and the local governments in which we live and serve.
As the largest and fastest growing AAPI professional organization in the Western U.S., ACEL continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and to empower Asian Americans to become great leaders as well as reliable employees.
Website: https://www.aceleaders.org/