Yasutake was born and raised in Gardena and Inglewood.

creator of Little Tokyos Shohei Otani mural.1954 Nisei Week Queen June Aochi Berk and her granddaughter.

Japanese Consul General in Los Angeles Kenko Sone.They rode on a float sponsored by Japan Airlines.They carried a mikoshi or portable shrine.

100th Infantry Battalion and 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of World War II.Los Angeles-Nagoya Sister-City Affiliation (LANSCA).

Little Tokyo Business Association.

except where notedThe first weekend of the 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival came to a close on Aug.Changing Tides provides a variety of mental health services to AAPI youth in need including free therapy sessions and free suicide prevention training.

She is currently a rising junior at Pitzer College majoring in psychology with a minor in Japanese.The event will raise funds to support the initiatives of Changing Tides

Photos by MARK KURODAThe Southeast Japanese School and Community Center held its 61st annual Cultural Festival and Ondo last weekend.Rafu Shimpo contributor Mark Kuroda attended and has captured a portfolio images for a photo essay that heralds the start of summer and the local Obon season.