He was compelled to bring it back now.

which I think also shows the change of times as well: that there’s a lot of mixed ethnicities and backgrounds that kind of come into play.there used to be a swimsuit portion.

What photos and articles from the archives stood out to you? What did you learn?Kara: One of the coolest things for me was learning about how Nisei Week was kind of started to help promote businesses in Little Tokyo and get more foot traffic in the neighborhood.Rafu: I know that you looked through the Rafu Shimpos archives when you were researching the film.Sara: My key word is community because the community being present is what has kept this program alive.

And the blood quantum requirement has changed over time.The first Nisei Week Queen and Court.

I cried because I’d never been given that opportunity to embrace my culture and heritage before.

I was a princess on the 2023 Nisei Week Court.the Manzanar baseball field was only indicated with a simple wooden sign.

built baseball diamonds and formed leaguesThe new consul general of Japan in Los Angeles and other consulate officials introduced themselves to Torrance city officials on Sept.

Chen; Deputy Consul General Naoko Kamitani; Consul General Kosei Murota; Councilmember Jon Kaji; Consul Makito Ohikata; City Manager Aram Chaparyan.Pictured at City Hall (from left): Public Engagement Manager Jin Chun; Mayor George K