where he opened one of two ramen restaurants in the neighborhood at the time.

among them takenoko (edible bamboo shoots) and nishime (simmered vegetables) consisting of lotus root.so she passed it along to the granddaughter.

homemade osechi ryori is becoming a lost art in Japan.the osechi ryori tradition can be traced to the Heian period.Kurikinton — Sweet dumplings made from chestnuts.

komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach).They like to see how its made.

While food traditions associated with the new year are gradually fading from practice.

where consumers are opting to buy ready-made sets ranging from $80-$200 for a family of four.The congregate meal program was offered at the Little Tokyo Towers and provided the seniors with important and critical social interaction

George Nicholas; (seated) HHHDC Co-president Elaine Duvali; Yokoyamas mother.She is the City of Long Beach citywide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) coordinator.

Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor; California Democratic Party Secretary Diana Love.