Tomoya Shimura
Freelance Columnist at Jiji Press
Freelance Journalist at Irvine Standard
Journalist in English and Japanese. Author of Shohei Ohtani books. YouTube channel "Sho-Time Talk" host. 日本語 →@tomoyashimura
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3 weeks ago |
irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura
Campus Drive transformed into a vibrant promenade of pedal power and community spirit during the second annual CicloIrvine, a family-friendly festival that drew thousands for an afternoon of live music, street activities and safe, car-free exploration. From salsa bands to youth ballet performances, two stages pulsed with music and dance, while attendees strolled, rolled and glided down the street – on bikes, scooters, skates and strollers – without a single car in sight.
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3 weeks ago |
irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura
The Great Park Gallery is hosting “Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of Pac-Man,” a new exhibition honoring the beloved arcade icon created by Bandai Namco, whose U.S. headquarters is here in Irvine. The free exhibition explores Pac-Man’s journey from a 1980s arcade hit to a global pop culture phenomenon. It features rare memorabilia, original arcade cabinets and work by more than 50 artists from around the world.
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1 month ago |
irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura
Families, hikers and cyclists gathered under sunny skies at Quail Hill Trailhead on April 19 to celebrate Irvine’s expansive network of parks and open space – a cornerstone of the city’s master-planned design. The annual event, hosted by the city and Irvine Company, featured a free pancake breakfast, guided hike and a chance for residents to meet the Irvine Police Department’s Mounted Unit. Families stopped for photos with the horses, while kids munched on pancakes before heading off on the trail.
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1 month ago |
irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura
Michael O’Connell oversees all aspects of stewardship, public programs and business operations for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC). The Yale-educated CEO brings decades of experience to ensuring Irvine’s open spaces are well-maintained and available for public use. If you could select just one hike to take visitors on, which would it be? I would suggest Bommer Canyon. This area has healthy and globally endangered coastal sage scrub habitat and wildlife, and the trails are in excellent condition.
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1 month ago |
irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura
Since opening a year ago, Irvine Valley College’s Arts Village has improved how students learn and create in the arts. The $61 million complex includes three new buildings with dedicated spaces for music, dance, theater and visual arts. “As we celebrate Irvine Valley College’s 40-year legacy, the future has never looked brighter,” IVC President John Hernandez says.
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