Japanese Americans were already the victims of this kind of government overreach.

There’s just something so life-changing about this whole program.I think that also shows how it’s changed.

like Aiko and Sarah and the whole court.It’s definitely more incorporated in both promoting businesses foot traffic.Rafu: Can you remind me: what was the year that Nisei Week started?Aiko: Nisei Week started in 1934.

I think that kind of goes to show that it does develop leaders and give women in the community opportunities to show that leadership as well.Kara: Each of the girls runs on a platform.

was also a past participant in the Queen’s program.

I just graduated from UCLA! My sister Kaitlyn was the 2023 Nisei Week Queen.I found that the Los Angeles hogaku (traditional Japanese music) world was experiencing its golden age.

dealing a major blow to Japanese companies.I participated as an ohayashi performer (Katada Kimisen).

Buddhist temples played a particularly important role.They protected children from parents who worked day and night.