Suzuki is a rokudan (sixth-degree black belt) in Shito Ryu Karate under the world-renowned Fumio Demura Shihan.

evacuees flocked to Gardena Bud-dhist Church.Gardena Buddhist Church has focused on serving the Japanese American community.

this was also a time when the kindness and beauty of the Sangha also revealed itself.and in those cases the most we could do was support them with monetary donations.leading to the establishment of Gardena Buddhist Church in 1926.

later recalled:The most unforgettable time came when my father was arrested by the FBI.Like the Japanese Language School.

GBC and the school served as property storage for those incarcerated.

When asked why she and her husband helped coordinate the drive.and kimono dressing for the stage.

Q: Were there any other teachers or organizations that particularly influenced you in your dance journey?A: Far too many to name.and I see her as something like a sister in the world of the performing arts.

It was staged at the Nichi-Bei Theater (now the Aratani Theater).My mother practiced ikebana and tea ceremony.