This annual observance — known as the Day of Affirmation — is a tribute to the enduring values of courage.

I wanted to show that our cultures can and do work together.with a California Civil Liberties Public Education Program grant.

I remember listening to my sisters RB 45s and (cousin) Kei Nomura playing Latin jazz and Cuban music and his congas.it was performed at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.Karen Ishizuka and John Esaki gave him his first opportunity to work with them on the films they produced.

he did some sleuthing and discovered Bronzeville.talking to musicians and composing.

the spirit of community service.

and boasted appearances by legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Miles Davis.After seven years of working in kitchens in Azay and Paris.

where he opened Maison Akira in Pasadena.With the support of the staff as well as the community.

Chris is working with her daughter-in-law.Azay is managed by Hiroses son Philip.