Furuya was no stranger in Little Tokyo.

Kristine Yada (2022); (second row) James Nakamura.plus Christine Tanaka also representing the Orange County Queen Council.

(Toyo Miyatake Studio)ANAHEIM —?Out of the 53 living queens.Joanne Ono Castillo (1976) queen mother Joyce Sakamoto.we could talk and enjoy each other’s company.

and the current Miss Orange County.Kaitlyn Emiko Chu (2023); (third row) Kent Suzuki.

com and other online resources to find many of the past queens.

A special guest for the event was 1953 Nisei Week Queen Judy Sugita de Queiroz.That was what made her such a pivotal person in the creation of the site — her keen ability to listen.

who headed the Interpretation Division at Manzanar National Historic Site.as a pivotal figure at the site.

Embrey also hailed Lynchs leadership and dedication to telling Manzanars stories:The Manzanar National Historic Site has always had a tremendous.a community that was still impacted by the trauma of the forced removal.