Alan Nishio of Gardena as an honoree.

He was a pioneer in the art of karate and founded the International Karate Association (IKA).He made his international debut by performing a karate demonstration at the Ed Parker International Tournament in 1964.

he would have turned 90 years old.where he set up his karate school first in Long Beach.Two weeks prior to his passing.

He eventually taught law enforcement and military throughout the globe.living on the streets of Tokyo.

This was not long after the end of World War II and young Kubota was homeless.

Kubota passed after a long illness.and legacy businesses in our historic Little Tokyo.

org/ and Instagram page (@apiriselosangeles).API RISE is seeking ongoing donations to maintain their staff and programming.

a cat figurine meant to bring good fortune to the organization.NIKKEI PROGRESSIVESNearly 70 people representing 17 of Little Tokyos community organizations made their way to Union Church at 3rd and San Pedro streets on March 1 to meet their new neighbors.