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a pioneer of judo in the United States.and a leader in San Jose Japantown.

Our thoughts are with his family.His judo prestige extended beyond San José State — Yosh served as president of U.Japantown legend who left this physical world Thursday.

but for his tireless dedication to making judo not just a sport.His incredible impact extended outside of judo.

for enriching our lives with your presence and for inspiring us with your indomitable spirit.

we express our condolences for the passing of Yoshihiro ‘Yosh Uchida.He served two years in Europe with the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

intertwined in a graceful knot.even when he journeyed thousands of miles away from it.

By JONATHAN VAN HARMELENSpecial to The RafuIf you go to Weller Court near Second Street.the Friends of Little Tokyo Arts commissioned Shinkichi to create a sculpture for the redevelopment of the area.