and won the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Paperback Original in 2007 for Snakeskin Shamisen.

we still made the most out of the golf tournament! In fact.Heres to the next generation of young Japanese American leaders!For more information.

Oku expressed his passion for the program saying.Spokespersons from each committee spoke about what they learned from the program and what their committee did to make the tournament happen.it only served as a small inconvenience.

Emi Fong is in the 10th grade at South Pasadena High School.The golf tournament was so much fun! I wish I could relive it.

the Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges.

the Rising Stars 20 participants have developed a multitude of leadership skills.He noted that the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Kashiwa.

Cherry blossoms are the symbol for the progress and happiness.Torrance Sister City Association.

The cherry blossom also symbolizes friend-ship and alliance.Japanese companies are the number one investor in California and Torrance is the home of many Japanese companies.