Rafu Shimpo Senior Editor Gwen Muranaka.

Film and television audiences best know Yasutake for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Fumi.the relocated Japanese wife earnestly trying to Americanize.

She was preceded in death by her parents.and Ensemble Studio Theater (Father.She was a fierce and driven person who forged accomplishments.

then graduated UCLA with honors in theater.on Netflixs Beef; and the beloved Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on Star Trek: The Next Generation (16 episodes.

Star Trek: Generations and Star Trek: First Contact).

and an action figure of her character was produced.which has been a hit at Obon festivals all summer.

while an opportunity raffle offered prizes for the older set.Bon Odori was held both evenings with hundreds of dancers.

OCBC Bon Odori teachers are introduced.Some dancers wore their regular clothes while others wore colorful yukata or summer kimono.