Kiyoshi Skip Kawaratani and his wife Aiko left Japan.

Were really happy that this all came to happen.featuring skylights and the warmth of wood.

We want to create a place that brings joy to children and becomes a gathering space across generations.JIS traces its origins back to November 1925.JIS has remained a central part of the Japanese American community.

held a gathering in the gym to celebrate this memorable day with joy and pride.Long-time friends Fujimoto and Masada recall the school wasnt just a place to study.

West Los Angeles Buddhist Temples Rimban Koho Takata (second from left) and the board members receive flowers of special appreciation from JIS President Miwa Takahashi and children.

and ten when I came out [of camp].Azay is managed by Hiroses son Philip.

when they provided bento for evacuees and first responders.this includes moments like supporting the communities affected by the Southern California fires in January.

call the Nisei Week Foundation at (213) 687-7193.Chris served on the City of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee and the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council.