Suehiro owner Kenji Suzuki has been fighting eviction from the Little Tokyo location that has been home to Suehiro since the late 1980s.

I finally felt comfortable to be my authentic self among other queer Nikkei at this years hybrid conference.It is rare to find around 207 LGBTQ+ Nikkei.

who spoke about their personal experiences with anti-trans legislation.I was actively involved in Dharma School.and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families by sharing our stories and providing culturally-rooted support.

and would have never imagined the space being used in such a beautiful and transformative way.————–Jasmine Kono-Song (she/they) is a Japanese/Korean Yonsei/Gosei born and raised in Gardena.

I was involved in Gardena Buddhist Churchs Ichi-Mi.

so I chose to attend the bisexual/pansexual and LGBTQ+ groups’ meet-ups.started as an intern at the Little Tokyo Historical Society.

(SOPHIA COLE/Rafu Shimpo)Bill Watanabe shared how he helped create LTSC in 1979 along with the core values of LTSC that endure today.Lee fought to have his services reinstated.

a panel took place in the Terasaki Budokan Community Room.06 – Director of Community Building Engagement.