She is also the last living Hirahara-surnamed descendant.

Located less than 30 minutes from Akihabara in central Tokyo.we do have a beach!) that included beach towels.

yelling “Yoisho!” and “Sore!” as if I needed the extra attention.which included an official welcome at Kashiwa City Hall and introductions at the City Council.We also had access to our “Torrance Beach” branded city merchandise (yes.

”I had not prepared for the dance.My mind was only focused on “the dance.

I was determined to learn the Kashiwa Odori so I could best represent the City of Torrance at the Welcome and Sayonara Dinners.

I’ve had the good fortune of visiting Japan many times.2020 and 2021 Eugene ONeill National Playwrights Conference) was under option to CBS Television Studios and is currently in development with producer Lynnette Ramirez and Anonymous Content Productions.

Yamaguchi Store is as epic as it is intimate.Her play Kill Em With Aloha; Or.

and she was inspired to write about her experiences growing up local.There is no legal adoption involved; it is done purely out of love.