the two 2025 MASCA Student Ambassadors.

It was sawn off the concrete and the plaque was stolen alsoIt was sawn off the concrete and the plaque was stolen also.

was established in 1957 under the citizen diplomacy movement started by President Dwight DA collaborative venture between the Los Angeles Public Library and the Redbird-Vibiana to develop the easement area on the west side of the branch was completed with the opening of the Library Garden at Redbird-Vibiana on Sept.promoting Japanese literature and culture as well as serving the diverse community of residential and business people who live and work in its urban setting.

In 1978 it was renamed Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1982.Little Tokyo Branch LibraryThe 20th anniversary of our current Little Tokyo Branch Library building marks a significant milestone for the community.

Music was provided by singer and guitarist Alanna Lin Ramage.

Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library historian and webmaster.The event was also attended by Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kenko Sone.

I am excited that todays luncheon also marked the launch of a new initiative — the NextGen L.As part of the Student Exchange Program administered by the Los Angeles-Nagoya Sister City Affiliation (LANSCA).

the program ran from July 11 to Aug.the students received a gracious reception from both their host families and the broader Nagoya community at a welcome party.