over 40 farmers and descendants of all ages gathered at the Reedley Buddhist Church in Californias San Joaquin Valley to learn about the Kansha Project.

and this should never be underestimated.serves as a way for youth to learn more about their history.

the temple bell has been rung 108 times in a New Years Eve Buddhist tradition that symbolizes the cleansing of suffering.these auspicious times did not last.Many temple members had to evacuate their homes.

the FBI arrested Gar-dena Buddhist Churchs Japanese Language School teachers.George Takei answers questions from a Wisteria Chugakko student about his life as a young boy living in a World War II concentration camp.

some lost their homes entirely.

More than 28 individuals died.A qualifier for the finals in Japan will take place on Saturday.

and recognizing that much of the ocean waste originates from land and urban areas.Winning teams from qualifying tournaments held in some 30 countries are expected to compete in Tokyo.

with more than 100 people attending and gathering over 350 pounds of litter.Opening ceremonies will start at 11 a.