Under the guidance of his advisor.

April 7 at Columbia Park in Torrance.(GWEN MURANAKA / Rafu Shimpo)TORRANCE —?Under blue skies.

families gathered at the park to enjoy arts and crafts and entertainment representing the cultures of Japan and other Asian countries.former mayor Pat Furey and his wife Terrie.Torrance Mayor George Chen greets Consul General Kenko Sone.

Event sponsors include the City of Torrance.North Torrance Home Owners Association.

in the cherry blossoms shade there is no such thing as a stranger.

A choir of students from North High School opened the day with renditions of Kimigayo.I wouldnt be here if not for him.

and one of the most gifted minds on multicultural education.He served as a member of the National Science Board and the California Student Aid Commission.

He created the Faculty Center for Professional Development to improve academic quality and forged key partnerships with the City of Pomona.They traveled to Japan together as part of an exchange program.