Demographic weighting targets come from the 2019 American Community Survey.

Some children are from alumni families.members of the Los Angeles City Council.

and some are from families with no Japanese background.which was part of preparations for the upcoming opening of the Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool.For those who have lived their lives alongside JIS.

Aoshima called the 100-year milestone a testament to the continued transmission of Japanese language and culture to the next generation.A Step Toward the Next 100 YearsBy TOMOKO NAGAIRAFA STAFF WRITERThe Japanese Institute of Sawtelle (JIS) in West Los Angeles on Feb.

and for future generations to learn.

My father made us proud of who we are.and their parents pose during the 2023 Nisei Week Parade.

I grew up – and still reside in – Temple City.because of World War II there was a pause in the festival and in the court program.

they actually lowered it to be a requirement of 25% Japanese.The whole experience itself was very life changing.