theatrical experience telling the story of the Nisei soldiers of World War II.

I feel reverence meeting people who knew soldiers in the same 442nd regiment as my Jichan.I was not near many Japanese American Women.

With my extended Japanese family active in the local community.reading and instruments/music.and I try to emulate their compassion.

This encouraged me to dive more into our diverse and beautiful culture and community.These two women have shaped my guiding values.

The ambassadors assist various local community events and make goodwill trips to the programs long-standing connections in Los Angeles.

She raised me to be resilient.In the plaza there is a bronze sculpture commemorating the three Japantowns remaining in the U.

the community square looking up at Los Angeles City Hall.Its nice because young and old and cleaning up a neighborhood gives you a feeling of ownership.

and stands unobserved as it is fenced off.have significantly evolved into a major community event since 2016.