group of friends stood together as witnesses to a memory of a lifetime.

Ondo enthusiasts will get another chance to dance on Saturday.Ondo dancing was led by June Miyamoto Donovan of Terminal Islanders and was accompanied by a taiko drummer on top of the yagura.

a performance by Kokoro Taiko.Dancers of all ages participated in Bon Odori.a display by the centers Japanese language school.

at Long Beach Buddhist Church.YAMAMOTO Rafu Shimpo (except where noted)LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center held its 2024 Summer Festival on June 29.

(Photo by Janis Hirohama)Kids tried their hand at taiko drumming.

Attendees also viewed the historical displays at the centers Dr.the year he won his second Indy 500.

I asked Sato how difficult it is only to compete in one race as opposed to racing races during the season.the 47-year-old Tokyo native has 220 starts in the IndyCar series and this will be his 15th Indianapolis 500.

Sato explained that due to the strict limitations of the two-day testing.Lanigan) … Seeing familiar faces and working together smoothly to get the car running … Even with 15 laps.