Picture Bride also features one of the last movie appearances by legendary actor Toshiro Mifune.

Ive been especially moved by learning that Japanese Americans continued practicing traditional arts.I would be truly happy if I can share that sense of gratitude through the Nisei Week Festival.

official choreographer for the 83rd Nisei Week Festival.I grew up exposed to American culture but also learned about Japanese culture through my parents.Ive never had a strong desire to do something specific with Japanese dance — its always been something I continued naturally.

Q: How do you approach teaching at the public Nisei Week dance practices?A: I always try to teach in a clear and accessible way.or Ive been a fan since you were little.

and some have never been exposed to Japanese culture before.

fully Americanizing it doesnt feel right either.30 and explain how they plan to honor the religious liberty and medical accommodations of our brave servicemembers.

Dismissing these accommodations as ‘ridiculous not only undermines medical guidance.chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

issued the following joint statement on Oct.these comments ignore the very real impact these policies have on Black servicemembers.