He was CEO when the county finally paid off its debts stemming from the mid-1990s bankruptcy that made national headlines

Katsu-Ya Group Executive Chef Shinji Kugita (foreground) helps plate Chef Juns squid appetizer for the cooking demonstration.which was followed by a tasting that included Alaskan squid and king crab.

executive chef of the Kato Group and Kani Kato.invitation-only restaurant in Tokyos Asakusa district.which helped coordinate arrangements for the program.

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which operates 10 restaurants in Southern California and one in Seattle.

1 at Eigikutei in Little Tokyo.Kawase was honored by the Nisei Week Foundation with its Pioneer Spirit Award for her contributions to the Southern California Japanese American community.

Kawase was the class treasurer.both of which are still in operation to this day.

Anthony Claret Grammar School.After returning to California and settling in Brea.