the doll is finally painted with a blend of seashell powder and watercolor pigments.

We often had to ask: Where did this family business go? When did they shut down? Whats there now?One example was a photograph of the corner of First Street and San Pedro.My family and I then went to eat dinner at Suehiro Café.

its changed so much only in the last year.my sister Kaitlyn and I listened to stories and said our sad goodbyes to Little Tokyo Arts Gifts.I recognized stores that are still around.

I was heartbroken to see all of the empty shelves and the handmade goods that hadnt found a home.She is currently a third-year student at UCLA studying applied linguistics and digital humanities and volunteers as a Little Tokyo Ambassador for the Little Tokyo Service Center Small Business Program supporting legacy businesses.

Kara always makes sure to visit Fugetsu-do and Marugame Monzo when she goes to Little Tokyo.

Rafu Bussan has shifted to a new plaza.I remain in good spirits as I reflect on a life well-lived.

mentioning many of the memories Im sharing here and thanking him for his lifelong devotion to helping our community … You helped our community heal.I checked in on him again in November.

attending the inaugural Bike Ride for Alan event in April.blank look on her face —he joked: Aki [Maehara] and Meg have been so dedicated to the redress cause that they took a vow of celibacy! They wouldnt have sex until the bill was passed! It was one of the funniest things Id ever heard in my life.