His impact will be forever felt in our great city.

their simple dishes and moonlit conversations share an honest look into an experience that resonates with Asian Americans of all walks of life.Its what happens candidly and organically here at the Shokudo.

I was in that office learning how to draw and getting better at that.I love meeting all sorts of people that live right next door.they may accidentally glance past the kitchen and bar hidden within the greenery.

one of the few restaurants that served Japanese Americans post-World War II.Decorated with string lights and a chalkboard-style menu.

By ETHAN HUANGIn a particular backyard garden covered head to toe in succulents lies a secret only made known to those invited.

issues like language barriers and cultural preservation can be universal.Grandma would speak in Japanese.

who never learned Japanese because thats not who he was — at least according to his mom and dad.the government could never question their loyalty.

My mom always painted and then took up calligraphy and became pretty well known in that community.My son knows so much more than I do.