Special thanks go to Jenny Chomori.

Suburban Optimists sponsored a total of nine candidates beginning in 1974.from left: Casey Kuramoto (2025); Sarah Hutter (2015); Kristine Yada (2022); Emily Folick Koko (2012); Kara Ito (2019); Kaitlyn Emiko Chu (2023); Michelle Ito Hatsushi (2005); Christine Kimoto Tanaka (2007).

They sponsored a total of 13 queens.past president of Orange County Japanese American Association.from left: Kristine Yada (2022).

The Miss Orange County Queen StoryIn 1958.through its member affiliates.

and member of VFW Queens Committee; Keiko Sadakane.

2025 Miss Orange County JA Queen Casey Kuramoto.it was probably more of My God.

why dont you start one?Ken: Recognizing that there were all these other Japanese Americans thereThe YIM Tournament brings together students from over 12 different universities across Southern California to play basketball in remembrance of him.

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center honored him and his wife by establishing the Yuji Ichioka and Emma Gee Endowment in Social Justice and Immigration Studies.says the Sports Coordinators of UCLA NSU.