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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2022 · 45 MIN

Fake 'Asian Hate' Claims, Real Ghost Hotel: A Disneyland for White People in Japantown

from Sad Francisco · host Caitlin Wood, Toshio Meronek, Miya Sommers

An empty tourist hotel in Japantown is an obvious choice for almost 200 houseless people to call home, until the plans are killed by landlords and realtors using scare tactics and a disingenous "Anti-Asian Hate" campaign. Miya Sommers of Nikkei Resisters (Instagram here) visits Sad Francisco, where as always, we report to you from behind the liberal front of America's so-called capitol of innovation. - Support the show (and get upcoming bonus episodes): Patreon.com/sadfrancisco - Shownotes Nikkei Resisters (Bay Area) J-TOWN Action と Solidarity (LA) "Sale of Buchanan Hotel Is a Sell-Out of Japantown Community" in Rafu Shimpo  

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