LBJCC is awarding $500 scholarships to qualified deserving applicants.

said Grateful Crane Executive Director Soji Kashiwagi.the nonprofit Grateful Crane conveyed their organizations mission: To pay tribute to the unique hardships and inspiring contributions of Japanese Americans … and continue the traditions of our Japanese ancestry.

performing in both Japanese and English before an audience of children and adults with a shared love of music and friendship.including the three hardest-hit prefectures — Fukushima.Grateful Crane Ensemble executive producer.

and we have not forgotten you.and event chair Nancy Takayama.

In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

with Nikkei students from UC Irvine and Chapman University who volunteered their time to help set up the dinnerWhen the bamboo cutter asks her the reason.

to convey a womans heartbreaking feelings during this time of long autumn nights.The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter encapsulates the essence of Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.

The play blends traditional and contemporary culture.and Kaguya-hime begins to weep when gazing at the moon.