She plans to apply to graduate school for occupational therapy in the fall.

His mother and elder sister worked hard as seamstresses to support the family.Kazuo is grateful to the Secret Service for fulfilling his mothers dreams as well as his own.

where Kazuos Issei father passed away from colon cancer in 1946.into the American culture and dreams.I did it as an American citizen to give honor to myself and my family just like all the other Japanese Americans who followed me.

Three months after being hired.and now we live as American citizens.

and other foreign leaders who visited Hawaii.

one of his professors advised him to call Guy Spaman.Bon Odori was held both evenings with hundreds of dancers.

OCBC Bon Odori teachers are introduced.Some dancers wore their regular clothes while others wore colorful yukata or summer kimono.

Obon (Gathering of Joy) is an opportunity to commemorate our deceased loved ones and reflect on the Dharma.commissioned for the Buddhist Churches of Americas 125th anniversary.