cinema trailblazerKwek Leng Beng.

He and his wife Jo Ann Hirose opened a French restaurant in Kyoto before opening Maison Akira.Chef Akira HiroseThe Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Chef Akira Hirose on Sept.

as well as Maxims de Paris and under Jo?l Robuchon at the Nikko Hotel.and kindness were part of the cultural fabric of the museum and the neighborhood.Azay provided meals to low-income families.

Whether serving a grand dinner at a gala or a bento lunch for local seniors.Hirose operated the café in JANMs Pavilion when it first opened in 1999 and went on to cater many events at the museum.

and Hirose participated in a series of virtual public programs about Japanese cuisine for JANMs audiences.

and at many other Little Tokyo organizations.Dawn Midori RockOther endorsers included Rep.

Ted Lieu; Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renee Perez; San Gabriel Mayor John Wu and Councilmembers Tony Ding and Denise Menchaca; Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Sharon Kwan and Councilmember Paul Cheng; Diamond Bar Mayor Stan Liu and Councilmember Andrew Chou; Jay Chen of the Mt.Stephen Lam and David Lau; Siu Ying Fong and Charles Mau of the Commission on Aging; Carol Ann Sullivan.

increasing community resources.As a first-generation college student.