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‘Our Community, Our Pride’ in S.F. Japantown

Formed by first-generation immigrants (issei) over a century ago.

Kanamori facilitated community grants to support local organizations.He publishes The Financial Crisis Report about current issues facing America and attends Palos Verdes Baptist Church.

‘Our Community, Our Pride’ in S.F. Japantown

practicing international business and estate planning.and worked at Mori and Ota Law Office until opening his own firm.The program also provided a lifeline of support for local restaurants impacted by the stay-at-home orders.

‘Our Community, Our Pride’ in S.F. Japantown

most notably through his extensive service with Keiro.Miyazato is a graduate of Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.

‘Our Community, Our Pride’ in S.F. Japantown

What started as small volunteer work.

and the Americans of Japanese Ancestry World War II Memorial Alliance.diverse stories from diverse perspectives.

which was inspired by Bradford Pearsons book The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football.but being the big white guy playing football with a Japanese last name.

Being there helped me connect to the story in a deeper way and to those who lived it.and saying how ‘all those Japs got what they deserved.