and wrote interpretive materials about Japanese American culture.

Members receive two chances to win.and improv comedy with Cold Tofu.

12 at the ArtCenter College of Designs Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery in Pasadena.Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.Nisei Week Plaza FestivalJapanese American Cultural Community Center.

They can participate in story time with author and professional drift racing driver Nadine Sachiko Hsu as she reads from her new book.Wrap up the festival with a performance by a local taiko group that connects and empowers people of all backgrounds by advancing the practice of Japanese drumming with intention and sincerity.

The festival also includes exclusive activities related to JANMs new exhibition.

Learn about Japans Obon festivals.I received some stage costumes from someone in the U.

young Mihoko Kawakami made her stage debut in 1977.she was center stage when the Japanese TV program Shiroto Meijinkai came to LosAngeles.

Q: Was classical Japanese dance an important expression of your Japaneseness?A: In hindsight.Q: This years Nisei Week theme is Kansha.