They like the decor – it feels a little bit more upscale.

Koho Takata was one of the taiko drummers on the yagura.There were games and crafts for kids and bingo for adults.

Bingo is a popular feature of many community festivals.including the famous toilet paper roll toss.The dancers followed the lead of Grace Mizushima and other instructors.

The dance circle reached the length of a city block outside the temple grounds.a band from Nishi Hongwanji specializing in oldies.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo (except where noted)Behind the scenes.

kept time with the music and Mark Sanwo.a founding member of TCDS and advocate for the German American community who was instrumental in bringing about the Cultural-Historic Monument designation.

and Italians descent who were incarcerated at Tuna Canyon as well as their descendants … that enabled us to gather here.The barracks and other buildings are long gone.

have excavated this important history.and will stop that from ever happening to anyone else.