Ippei Mizuhara translates for Shohei Ohtani during the Dodgers fan event held in February at Dodger Stadium.

Kato took over his father-in-laws company.in 2017 and he continues to make stunning knives.

and regularly lectures and leads study sessions for the Japanese sword club in Los Angeles.In addition there will be cultural workshops.at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

as well as for the Japanese Sword Preservation Society (NTHK) in America.The exhibit will display swords that were once owned by feudal lords ( Maeda.

it is their pleasure to represent the beauty and history of the Japanese sword which is an essential part of Japanese culture and history to the public.

he went on to become the youngest and the only non-Japanese citizen ever to win the NBTHKs National Sword Appraisal Championship in 2001.Cherry blossoms symbolize a time of renewal and optimism.

Consul General Kenko Sone said he often comes to Torrance.and I hope you enjoy the cherry blossoms here.

Bridgett Lewis and Mike Griffiths.Japanese have a very strong connection with Torrance.