and she was really a proponent of the Japanese culture.

Anzen has been Takatanis passion for more than 65 years.Often for Japanese-owned and businesses owned by older folks.

(Mano-Ya)While the store is closing on Saturday.The store will be operated by Hirose and his mom.Anzen and Takatani were recognized in August by Nisei Week with the Frances Hashimoto Community Spirit Award.

one block from its current location in Little Tokyo.I wanted the at-large community.

He started working at the general hardware store with Tsutomu Maehara when he was a student at Belmont High School.

and has been a destination to find Japanese knives.where she earned her bachelors.

with a specific focus on community organizations.The district consists of all or part of Downtown.

ultimately fostering a more promising future for the district.enabling Anthony to pursue his education at USC.