In the week and a half since Gillis’ hosting gig was announced.

We need to think twice before we patronize big-box chains and see the bigger picture in one of our last Japantowns in the U.I quickly learned that my childhood was not the only one impacted by this 100-year-old studio.

We often had to ask: Where did this family business go? When did they shut down? Whats there now?One example was a photograph of the corner of First Street and San Pedro.My family and I then went to eat dinner at Suehiro Café.its changed so much only in the last year.

my sister Kaitlyn and I listened to stories and said our sad goodbyes to Little Tokyo Arts Gifts.I recognized stores that are still around.

I was heartbroken to see all of the empty shelves and the handmade goods that hadnt found a home.

She is currently a third-year student at UCLA studying applied linguistics and digital humanities and volunteers as a Little Tokyo Ambassador for the Little Tokyo Service Center Small Business Program supporting legacy businesses.I wrote:You’re like Jimmy Carter.

I told him how much Id learned from him over the years.Its been an honor knowing and working with you.

He had achieved everything hed set out to do.I hope I can continue to … If theres anyone who can turn your condition around.