She has been recognized by the Nikkei Womens Legacy Association.

a community-based history project that is documenting 5.org and view or submit Issei and Nisei Farmers: Their Legacy stories at WalkTheFarm.

over 40 farmers and descendants of all ages gathered at the Reedley Buddhist Church in Californias San Joaquin Valley to learn about the Kansha Project.Their excitement moved them to share stories of their families’ strength and resilience.which the Tanaka family and the farms crew members had meticulously staged and decorated.

Attendees provided feedback that they felt a renewed sense of pride in their Japanese American identity and a deeper appreciation of the sacrifices made by Issei and Nisei farmers and their families.also presented an overview of her volunteers efforts to transcribe handwritten federal documents related to World War II-era Nikkei farms.

You can learn more about the Kansha Project at KanshaHistory.

Grants from Keiro and the Takahashi Foundation funded the event.The entire Gardena Buddhist Church Sangha was so supportive and generous.

The church members also want-ed a Japanese language school for their children.The CentennialWhen asked about the significance of the Gardena Buddhist Churchs upcoming 100th anniversary.

Gardena Buddhist Church was able to not only survive but thrive.Church members became Zoom experts overnight!During Gardena Buddhist Church’s 2022 “Welcome Back” Obon.