They were raised as Americans and have no memories of their home country.

and shuji (shodo or Japanese calligraphy) classes in the 1970s.and has won many trophies and medals at the local.

Kodama has been the head instructor of Norwalk Dojo since 2006.as well as participating in the Japanese American Bar Association.It has warmed her heart to cook for her extended ohana of over 150 people at the center who appreciate and truly relish eating good.

She was president of the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF).Japanese American basketball teams.

where she still serves as president.

She is currently on the board of Mirandas People.a successful photographer who gave it up to tell his own story.

filmmaking legend Robert Nakamura.Generations of artists call Robert A.

Nakamura The Godfather of Asian American film.Tad sets out to retrieve his story — and in the process discovers his own.