By MICHELLE TIOThe opening sequence of the short film begins with pictures of Nisei Week Courts from the 1930s and progresses through the present day.

the store has overcome significant challenges.the store carries tools and housewares specific to Japanese culture.

his wife Eunice and their son David Ashizawa.Soko Hardware was officially designated a San Francisco Legacy Business on May 13.and community leaders to honor the stores rich history and enduring legacy.

Founded in 1925 by Masayasu and Naka Ashizawa.More than a typical hardware store.

the family returned in 1946 to rebuild their business.

Soko Hardware has been a testament to family legacy.By TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERBando Hidesomi.

I would sit quietly in the studio.Whether during practice or on the day of the parade.

I dont remember much from that time.Ill be inviting a stage set designer (o-dogu) from Japan for the first time.