since she spent significant time on the islands in her later years.

The overlapping of the two mochi also represents the moon (yin) and the sun (yang).Given a 15-minute pounding time limit.

Photo by VICKY MURAKAMI-TSUDAThe team from the Japanese American National Museum wield their mallets to pound rice.The final decoration of the kagami presentation varied from simple to very elaborate.and the turner added water into the mix to prevent it from sticking to the usu and their hand.

Vicky Murakami-Tsuda (team photographer) and myself.I was volunteered) by my wife.

and included a bleacher cheering section.

Our team was led by Ford Fujii.Its not just drivers who have to be defensive … it is also not safe walking because of all the terrible drivers!Recent statistics show an increase in pedestrian deaths in major cities.

I know it is legal in CaliforniaThe fabulous Don Tahara had even added a special Dodger/Yankee World Series menu including a delicious Dodger wagyu dog.

happy fans upstairs and downstairs.It was exhilarating!!! Folks from all over coming together to celebrate!The night before.