40 years of performing and traveling with these artists has greatly enriched my musical and personal growth.

Hirose was born in Kyoto and moved to France at 18 years old.The Aihara tribe can often be seen roaming the streets of Little Tokyo.

returned to Southern California.where she realized the completion of the Terasaki Budokan — one of the most rewarding projects of her career.Doug and Chris have four adult children.

Chris took a position in 1982 at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.along with its cultural and community programs.

including serving on the boards of Senshin Buddhist Temple and the Little Tokyo Community Council.

Azay is a family-owned-and-operated restaurant that reflects both its deep roots in the Little Tokyo community and its many ties to the global culinary scene.That was just so special to me.

Aiko: Another huge thing that stood out to me and looking through the archives was the way that the program itself has evolved over the years.Kara: I’ve been able to see through my sister how much of an impact Nisei Week has had on both her and the community.

the words What is the Nisei Week Queen and Court Program? appear.When I put on the kimono and I was looking at myself in the mirror.