vandalism… after seeing what they were doing.

His gratitude to all who touched his life is still felt in his food.student activism in the 70s reinforced the importance of remaining connected to their Japanese American community as well as the need to preserve its unique identity.

to create childrens books on Japanese American culture.and Japanese American cultures and communities.The restaurant is named after the Loire Valley town where the founding chef-owner.

and wrote interpretive materials about Japanese American culture.Michael Okamura and the Japanese American Vietnam Veterans.

echoes many of Chef Akiras experiences in the kitchens.

Hashimoto Community Service Award.The Los Angeles Tanabata Committee office is located at the JACCC.

The display of the magnificent kazari from Sendai at the JACCC is made possible by a special sponorship by Shiramatsuga Monaka.at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.

Kazari not registered by the deadline will not be eligible for the contest and will be for display only.streamers) and quality of construction.