approached me with the idea of having an annual fundraising golf tournament for GPP.

When topped with a dainty tangerine.To promote multi-generational participation.

Nikkei Women Legacy Association and friends kicked off Mochi Madness at Fugetsu-Do.from left: Jillian Yanai (France Yanai Wong’s granddaughter).Warren Yamashita (Ellen Iwata’s son).

Left back:Annie Yoshihara and Dulcie Kawata.(Photo by Robert Horstimg)Long-time employee Jose Lopez makes okasane mochi: large.

one of Japans culinary delicacies.

the mochi is said to symbolize the new year and a hope for prosperity.He was awarded the Silver Star.

paying tribute to the estimated 5.John Kurokawa and Richard Yoshino.

the Orange County Sansei Singles hosted a Veterans Day luncheon for 15 members and invited Vietnam veterans honoring their military service to our country.the event featured a special program created by filmmaker and Vietnam veteran Cory Shiozaki.