Munemoris name can be seen etched onto the World War II Memorial Wall.

Judy Sugita of Orange County was selected Nisei Week Queen in 1953 under the old judging system.who was a resident of Orange County when she was selected.

with 2020 and 2021 being open due to the COVID pandemic.three Orange County organizations have sponsored 55 Miss Orange County Japanese American Queen candidates to the Nisei Week Japanese Festival.65 Years of HistoryThe first Miss Orange County was selected in 1958 and over a span of 65 years.

From left: (back row) Kaitlin Hara (2017).who is the current sponsor to this day.

wanted to have all the queens remembered for inclusion in the Orange County Japanese American Legacy Time Capsule that will be buried at the Orange County Japanese Garden and Teahouse at the Orange County Civic Center.

special guest Nisei Week Queen Judy Sugita de Queiroz (1953).supporting numerous organizations and events.

He said he is proud of how the two banks have worked together to ensure that customers continue to have the support they need.The event was held to recognize the importance of the strong partnership that the two institutions have with the Japanese American community.

we will continue to collaborate with MUFG to seek new opportunities to serve our customers.regional banking franchise does not diminish the banks loyalty to the Japanese American community.