A special highlight of the event was having a slideshow of all the past queens and then having each queen stand up and personally introduce themselves to the group.

Furuya founded the Aikido Center of Los Angeles in 1974.Furuya’s book and writings.

and instructors and members from the dojo and its affiliates.he was the only son of Tetsuo Ted and Kimiye Furuya.There will be door prizes and opportunity drawings throughout the evening.

Our goal each and every year is to figure out how to become better at teaching aikido and show others the beauty and benefits of Japanese culture.He got his first black belt in kendo at age 10 and his black belt in aikido at age 16.

(Photos courtesy Aikido Center of Los Angeles)A dance benefit for the Furuya Foundation and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles will be held at Pasadena Buddhist Temple.

Understanding the difficulties in learning Japanese culture.He said he is proud of how the two banks have worked together to ensure that customers continue to have the support they need.

The event was held to recognize the importance of the strong partnership that the two institutions have with the Japanese American community.we will continue to collaborate with MUFG to seek new opportunities to serve our customers.

regional banking franchise does not diminish the banks loyalty to the Japanese American community.A native of Kumamoto Prefecture.