The defendants cowardice and repeated failures caused the horrific deaths of 34 people.

YAMAMOTO Rafu Shimpo (except where noted)LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center held its 2024 Summer Festival on June 29.(Photo by Janis Hirohama)Kids tried their hand at taiko drumming.

Attendees also viewed the historical displays at the centers Dr.The event also included games and crafts for kids.when the annual Obon Festival is held from 3 to 10 p.

June Miyamoto Donovan of Terminal Islanders was the lead dance instructor.Menu items included beef teriyaki.

a drummer kept the beat on top of the yagura.

A karate demonstration was given on the outdoor stage.Otto is particularly interested in the use of the arts as a diplomatic tool and his time in the Royal Thai Army made him strongly connect with this story.

salutes during the ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal in November 2011.along with the Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association.

Mexico and Canada as we look forward to hosting the 2026 mens soccer World Cup and Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics.has helped deliver this public diplomacy in action.