noting that the Uno family held their reunion at JANM and they stamped the Ireichō.

and themes around Route 66 and citrus were suggested as the site is just south of Huntington DriveOkayama PrefectureCreating opportunities for the Dodgers organization to work with Torrance to hold events celebrating these players and strengthening our position in attracting other sports teams and new investment in advance of the 2028 Olympics.

Iwate PrefectureAttracting the growing demand by the Dodger Japanese fan base to visit L.to attend games and establishing Torrance as a destination for baseball fans.These cities are the hometowns of recently signed Los Angeles Dodgers superstar players Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Further steps will be contingent upon their response.With our well-established Japanese American and Japanese expatriate community.

Benefits to pursuing relationships with these two cities include:The flag of Oshu.

Encouraging American baseball fans to visit the players hometowns and potentially allowing for Torrance Little League teams to establish relationships leading to a potential youth baseball exchange program.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.As the Nikkei member of the City Council.

along with the mayor and the City Council.”———Jon Kaji is a member of the Torrance City Council and president of Kaji Associates.