as we gather at the Ireito (the monument in the cemetery).

now comes the difficult work of planning and execution.It is such a thrill to be doing this together.

JANMs JACS grant will go towards redesign of their core exhibition.Its great to be able to collaborate as sister organizations and we do hope we can travel at least some aspects of this show.Its also looking at the contemporary food experience.

chef and cooking experiences and a traveling exhibition that will tell the story to other communities beyond Little Tokyo.its incumbent on us to tell the story so that it spreads far beyond Little Tokyo and Southern California.

The JACCC-JANM partnership comes at a fortuitous time for the historic neighborhood as it celebrates its 140th year and was named among Americas 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

the National Park Service awarded Japanese American Confinement Site grants to the Japanese American National Museum and the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.Raffle drawing after intermission.

: Omairi in Hondo and Sentō Shōgon.will hold its annual Bon Odori on Saturday.

Light meal and performance by Kinnara Taiko with guest performers.Hatsubon or first Obon service after the passing of a loved one.