YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoAmong the participants in the groundbreaking were (from left) Darlene Kuba.

After staying in Belgium and returning to Chicago in 1981.the masters who had built the hogaku world were still healthy and continued their activities.

and I began frequently performing at Los Angeles events.Authentic Japanese classical performing arts that had been absent for so long are returning to Los Angeles.and a large performance was held in 2008.

each producing many name-holders.and began participating in Yamato-gaku USA activities.

Yamato Yasoyo-san performed as Kineya Yasoyo while I experienced that prosperous period as a student of Kineya Kichisaburo.

Through the strong will that even if we cannot use the enemys language.that we can write our own versions of ourselves.

the family suggests gifts be made to Wing Luke Asian Museum or the International Examiner.Mochizuki was inspired by John Okadas No-No Boy.

resulting in his lifetime of reconstructing their memories.Mochizuki is best known for his coming of age novel Beacon Hill Boys and childrens historical books including Baseball Saved Us.