this country has created a record number of jobs.

to their initial forays into life in the U.Once they graduate high school.

and their defiance of Japans gender disparities by risking their lives as illegals/undocumented workers in the U.Professor Toyotas Powerpoint presentation emphasized the arrival of shin Issei women to the U.the Japanese Institute of Sawtelle has become the meeting ground where shin Nisei are learning more about JA history.

This population of shin Issei women far exceeded numbers of men by more than three to one.these womens lives are complicated with expectations to accept 2nd class citizenship by larger Japanese society.

Tritia Toyota and Yasuko Takezawa discuss the migration of Japanese women to the United States on March 3 at West Los Angeles Buddhist Church.

West Los Angeles United Methodist Church.Rafu Shimpo is the oldest business in Little Tokyo and bi-lingual newspaper in the nation.

1981MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOMany bowls on sale in front of Utsuwa no Yakata.Despite being a newspaper outlet.

A specialized sushi and sashimi shop.the Little Tokyo Galleria is also a great place to find some unique shops away from the hustle and bustle of Little Tokyo Village Plaza.