founded at the historic National Hotel (Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th Street NW) in 1871.

head minister of Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and president of the Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation.Rotary Club of Little Tokyo;Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki delivered greetings via video.

Greetings from Koyasan and ASA were followed by Goeika chanting by Koyasan Eiyukai and Zenshuji Baikaryu.Video messages from Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Mori and Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki were shown.YAMAMOTORAFU STAFF WRITERThe 80th commemorative service of Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bomb victims and survivors took place on Aug.

others died later from exposure to radiation.Kakita experienced a sea of carnage — people with skin dripping from their bodies or with their guts hanging out.

he experienced the horror of the atomic bombing firsthand.

Kakita later learned that his maternal grandparents had perished.which benefited a cause close to his heart.

From food and clothing drives to volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club and first responder appreciation efforts.The National Veterans of Foreign Wars program honors exceptional scouts who exemplify leadership.

Brandon also participated in an international scouting trip to Belize.he serves as captain of the varsity cross country team and competes in hurdles on the varsity track and field team.