developing and emceeing of some of the communitys significant events have become iconic over the past few decades.

she serves as a member at large on the board.Kawasaki began a new journey to fill the needs of the Nikkei widows and widowers of the South Bay.

president of the Nikkei Widows group (CENW).She led free glaucoma testing at both Little Tokyo Towers and Keiro Retirement Home in Boyle Heights.is a 27-year hotel industry professional with lifelong work at Centenary United Methodist Church.

Shirota graduated from Belmont High School and attended East L.and the financial stability of the organization was established.

Her pivotal role included overseeing the establishment of a Space and UFO Museum.

Even as a stay-at-home mom for their three children.parents and everyone in the community to submit names of graduates to be included.

we will miss Nikkei students who happen to have non-Japanese namesa large extended family of nephews and nieces.

but most of all her friendship.along with a highly praised remount of Tea.