In knowing Patti for over 40 years.

And that sort of simplicity felt like a really good way to introduce like cultural items.I guess many of us have had experiences going to Japan and feeling like you dont quite fit in.

We had a few ideas on the table.she hopes the cartoons can provide a fun entryway into discussions about Japanese American identity.Lisa Aihara and Gwen Muranaka (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS.

she realized the organization of the book ended up mirroring her own life trajectory:I didnt intend to.feel and content of her latest work.

Chris said its emphasis on the local community was key to developing the ideas.

Ive been wanting to do a book of cartoons for years and years and I have so many of them.Nakagawa said he was trying to educate Grossman about the history of [the swastika] as a Buddhist symbol of love.

Reports of Nakagawas actions have stunned and bewildered his longtime friends and associates who regard him as a dedicated community leader with a reputation for fairnessbecause its a good way to learn Spanish.

Kids bow before taking their seats for reading time.Gardena was selected because of its concentration of people of Japanese ancestry in the area.