They’re places of spectacular natural beauty and we decided to protect them in perpetuity.

where he opened Maison Akira in Pasadena.With the support of the staff as well as the community.

Chris is working with her daughter-in-law.Azay is managed by Hiroses son Philip.when they provided bento for evacuees and first responders.

this includes moments like supporting the communities affected by the Southern California fires in January.call the Nisei Week Foundation at (213) 687-7193.

Chris served on the City of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee and the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council.

three daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.They would have people vote for Queen candidates on paper by submitting them to businesses in Little Tokyo.

Its been really impactful learning about the history of the program: seeing its challenges.and the film transitions to an interview with 1984 Nisei Week Queen and actress Tamlyn Tomita.

It really is such a heartwarming thing to see and feel because so many people come from far and wide to come to Nisei Week.we help push those boundaries.