who have persevered in spite of their erasure and invisibility.

Her recording credits for television.Kuramoto has been recognized with many awards both as an individual and as a co-founder of Hiroshima.

said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson.and she asked her mother if she could take lessons.Kuramoto has served twice as an artist-in-residence at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center and as president of the Koto String Society.

a 13-string Japanese instrument.she recalls the rousing standing ovation she received for her solo and credits this performance as the start of many years of undying support for her music by the Black community.

the NEA has presented this lifetime honor in recognition of individuals whose dedication and artistry contribute to the preservation and growth of the diverse cultural traditions that comprise our nation.

often by members of their own communities.200 miles through the Inland Sea from Shimonoseki to Tokyo.

he received the first Kenjiro Tsukahara Literary Award for his work The Fortress of Sorrow.ghost stories and science fiction for children

Waseda Bear is the universitys mascot.The first official welcoming of Waseda Friends in the Southern California region will take place on Saturday.