There’s just something so life-changing about this whole program.

dealing a major blow to Japanese companies.I participated as an ohayashi performer (Katada Kimisen).

Buddhist temples played a particularly important role.They protected children from parents who worked day and night.folk song artist Matsutoyo-san launched Yamato-gaku USA.

The bubble economy collapse began.By MARIKO WATABESpecial to The RafuSecond of three partsWhen I first set foot in Los Angeles in 1973.

with the aging of performers and other factors.

with work assignments and cooperation among residents.making conditions fearful for a small child.

She found that most potential employers wanted someone with a college degree.along with many Japanese childrens songs.

YAMAMOTOAs those who attended Gardena High School in the 70s and 80s will remember.I suspect that my friends who were forced to attend after regular school or on weekends werent that motivated to learn.