Melissa Nishimura (2011) and baby.

Iaido or Japanese swordsmanship is the art of drawing and cutting with the sword in one movement.for something to impact ones life.

The event-filled evening will feature the Kokoro band.At the time of his passing in 2007.The dojo looks like something out of an old Japanese movie and gives the space the feeling that you have stepped into feudal Japan.

but the first since the start of the COVID pandemic in 2019.The members of the dojo have participated in Nisei Week demonstrations and in many other activities in and around Los Angeles.

Kensho Furuya (center) demonstrates a defense move with students.

and the Aikido Center of Los Angeles was located in the heart of the Arts District just east of Little Tokyo for over 30 years.The event is free but registration is required.

Set in the Poston concentration camp in Arizona during World War II.The project is sponsored by the Poston Community Alliance.

Marlene Shigekawas The Blue Jay will be screened on Sunday.Shigekawa is best known for telling stories that focus on controversial character-driven narratives that tackle issues of equity and justice.