and what a special moment to be here with you today.

I would love to learn their (Ashiya) different lifestyle compared to oursJune 30 was one of many celebrations for Yosh Nakamuras 100th birthday.

You can find their rendition of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy on YouTube: https://www.and give them the space to act decently.Our community has long been haunted by the rift between those who volunteered to serve in the 100th/442nd versus those who protested the camps by resisting the draft.

and people that he and his wife connected with through 70 years of living in the Whittier community.In a phone conversation with Yosh three days after the event.

His own response as an 18-year-old was to prove the loyalty of the Japanese Americans because this was their country.

to his active involvement in his church community.but also martial arts enthusiasts.

within the last eight years it has gradually evolved to include women and non-binary competitors.The atmosphere of Sumo Sundays contrasts markedly with the machismo of many martial arts clubs.

Though sumo is Japans oldest sport.were established in several Japanese cultural institutions around British Columbia.