he starred in various movies and TV shows; he may best be remembered by younger audiences for his role as the Japanese POW camp officer in the 1957 movie The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Memorable Moments: Japanese Storytelling Comes to Life at Evergreen Cemetery.Attendees are asked to refrain from videotaping or recording during the event.

com or visit: https://boyleheightscommunitypartners.made even more significant by the collective narrative we all contribute to.please email us on or before Thursday.

We currently have time for two additional participants.as Boyle Heights Community Partners and Evergreen Cemetery are liable for any injuries.

Parking: Please do not use the cemeteries parking spaces.

email Volunteer@BoyleHeightsCommunityPartners.Takehana demonstrated leadership.

Takehana has long served as a bridge between Japan and the Japanese American community in Southern California by greatly contributing to efforts to improve the local communitys economic activities.he joined Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai and served as executive director from 2014 until 2022.

and for five years as president before taking on his current position as advisor.the highest advisor of the Ohara School.