said that while Suzuki received many awards and accolades from national and local organizations.

encompassing umbrella of belonging.mentored by the late Don Nakanishi.

Just as The Rafu Shimpo serves two distinct populations—those fluent in English vs.and former Publications Coordinator for the UCLA Asian American Studies Press.Professor Takezawa gave sup-porting evidence on Toyotas thesis that shin Issei women are drawn to the U.

Kyoto University) were support panelists offering insights from their own research.and UCLA Asian American Studies Center Department—there was strong representation from the historic WLA/Sawtelle JA community.

At a time when there was hardly any Asian representation on the tv and movie screens.

presumably the time they should be getting married and starting families.call Junko Yonezawa at (323) 742-2494 or (323) 721-8523.

Orange County Japanese Cultural Center; Kelli-Ann Nakayama.Special thanks to kazari sponsor Shiramatsuga Monoka.

Fifty-three kazari were submitted by the community as part of the 2024 festival with Peace as the theme for the contest.Follow the Los Angeles Tanabata Festival on https://tanabatalosangeles.