s own 92-year-old former camp detainee June Aochi Berk.

Asian Advocacy PrizeLydia Leechief executive director of JETRO LA.

to network with each other and to live on-site in the heart of Los Angeles during their accelerator experience.shared the history of collaboration and goals of this partnership.Los Angeles is a great location for Japanese startups to expand due to its large market (nearly 19 million people including surrounding areas like Long Beach.

Some of the key points made throughout the keynote speeches:More than 1.work culture allows startups to be mentored.

Plug and Play LA — a global innovation ecosystem and venture capital firm with a presence in over 50+ locations worldwide — hosted an event in partnership with the Japanese government.

The event was held at the Los Angeles home of Consul General of Japan Kenko Sone.from world-class seafood and fish to sauces and flavorings.

Famous wagyu beef from Kagoshima is grilled as visitors wait for a taste.the always-popular pavilion for sake.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS and JUN NAGATA/Rafu ShimpoPASADENA —?Mutual Trading Co.Also featured was globally-renowned wagyu beef.