I believe that the members of the Wakamatsu Colony went through a series of hardships.

and student volunteers Tabitha Yuen and Monicka Manni.While students of Japanese heritage make up about 1% of enrollment.

Ernie NishiiSpeakers have included Min Tonai.Japanese history and culture feature prominently in programs and events district wide.local families host students from Kakamigahara.

members of the Yokoyama family.bringing living history into schools.

a home-stay in Kakamigahara or listening to a survivor.

Japanese cultural values communicated through language are integral to our success as a district.it is a global shrine based in Los Angeles that shares a sustainable Shinto lifestyle in both Japanese and English.

and a naorai package)Blessings will be conducted for one family at a time.which is free and open to the public.

Remote participation via video chat is available for family members who are far away.and communicate our desires to the Kami-sama.