while learning and participating in the tradition of Japanese taiko.

has made a charitable donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support its firefighting efforts and disaster response initiatives.advisor to Hearts of Lavender.

)715 (Arts District)Bar Sawa (Little Tokyo)Sushi Takeda (Little Tokyo)Shin Sushi (Studio City)Sushi Yui (Sierra Madre) Brother Sushi (West L.The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation plays a crucial role in supplementing the resources of the LAFD.and training that are not fully covered by public funding.

chief representative of Japanese Chefs United and co-founder of Kisen Restaurant.The donation aims to aid the department in providing critical resources and equipment needed to combat wildfires and protect local communities.

For more information about the foundation and how to contribute.

) Asanebo (Studio City)Shunji (West L.Yabu adopted a baby magpie that became a beloved pet.

Courtesy Willie ItoWillie Ito with animation historian Mindy Johnson at the Spark Animation festival.call (307) 754-8000 or email info@heartmountain.

Ito began an animation career that included working for the Walt Disney Co.Ito created the images for Hello Maggie!.