vigorously shaking them and creating a mesmerizing experience for the audience.

structure and mission to reflect the changing times.Direct mailings with more information have been sent to current OAA members.

With Japan slowly reopening for tourism around that time.The OAAs in-person activities are gradually returning.(OAA) in Gardena is proud to announce it was selected as a 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi of the 66th District.

but their largest annual fundraiser.Other activities like its Battle of Okinawa remembrance and monthly social gatherings adopted a hybrid format in order to maintain the long-distance connections made during the pandemic.

and an anniversary reception with government delegates from Okinawa.

the Taikais online registration process.I hope having a building dedicated could be an inspiration for others to enter the teaching profession.

where he worked as a mortar specialist with the 442nd.Nakamura left Whittier High to join the recently opened Río Hondo College as its first professor.

After using his GI Bill to earn a bachelors degree in fine arts at USC.Longtime Whittier resident Yoshio Nakamura discovered his love of art while stationed in Italy as a member of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.