and bring umbrellas and pop-up tents.

She was the first to bring Kagetsu to Los Angeles.She holds the record for the most funds raised in her club and previous district.

she performs both group and solo dances throughout Southern California at the Nisei Week Grand Parade and Closing Ondo.and socialization amongst peers who share a common bond.Nodohara joined the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC).

she coordinated a substantial portion of a Japanese government project worth $54 million.through the centers Singles Group.

when the family relocated to the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles.

and as their treasurer from 2019 to the present.loneliness impacts individuals of all generations and has become a widespread problem.

The ability to learn something new is empowering for individuals of all ages.making this class an avenue for fulfillment and self-confidence.

Photos: MAI OMOTO/Rafu ShimpoFounder Jeremy John presenting his curriculumBy MAI OMOTO.There are plenty of groups of people that face these issues [of social isolation].