where he retired in 2008 after 44 years as a kaikyoshi minister.

) A recently converted Christian.We were aware of it and its outsized success.

Sanada said crews with decades of experience in creating period dramas in Japan were brought onto the series.The modern take of the 1980 historical drama premieres Feb.I can remember my Chicago-born mother being so very proud of her sharp pronunciation of Hai!The aware world is much smaller now.

The native of Hawaii said she was naive in first assuming her Japanese heritage made her perfectly suited to take on the task of telling this story.the only thing we could do is pour into it every ounce of care and consideration we could.

and the borders of nations have blurred.

This was the mission for 2024.always welcomed conversations with Mendez as a student leader.

an origami artist and recently retired science teacher; and Linda.Nakamuras name and story will live on in Whittier Union.

Rose Parade float designer Raul Rodriguez.Nakamura donated half of his sales from the exhibit.