and recently joined the board of the Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California.

Other club leaders who were honored: Long Sheng Chang.YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoThe Southeast Japanese School and Community Centers current facilities opened in 1977.

A long wooden school-house was constructed for Japanese School.Yuso Kurihara was the DJ for nearly 20 years at dances and practices.From left: Norwalk Mayor Tony Ayala.

managed weekly class registrations and organized the monthly dances.Yuko Watari (15 years) and Ritsuko Rowe (13 years).

who would soon be returning to Japan; Ivan Sulic.

OCO BBQ Crew; and Mutual Trading.I think that also shows how it’s changed.

like Aiko and Sarah and the whole court.It’s definitely more incorporated in both promoting businesses foot traffic.

Rafu: Can you remind me: what was the year that Nisei Week started?Aiko: Nisei Week started in 1934.I think that kind of goes to show that it does develop leaders and give women in the community opportunities to show that leadership as well.