the Obon holiday serves as a tribute to loved ones who have passed and a special time for gathering.

has walked a path intimately tied to Japanese classical dance since her childhood.Its like Im both and neither at the same time.

Thats why Ive tried to cherish both cultures equally in the way I live my life.Already an accomplished performer.Im also deeply grateful to the iemoto couple for warmly accepting someone like me who came from abroad.

18 performance will be the culmination of all those efforts.Id like more people to understand how important the behind-the-scenes work is.

a role she takes on as part of her lifelong training and dedication to traditional performing arts.

Bridging cultures between Japan and the U.Cerritos has continually elevated our service to residents and embraced the needs and makeup of our diverse community.

and Optimist Club of Cerritos.she served three terms as president.

and has volunteered in Neighborhood Watch and as a community instructor for basic life support and parenting classes.Soroptimist International Club.