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ABC Unified Bridges Cultures Through Study and Lived Experience

JFK: One Day in America (National Geographic).

Tomoko Sakurai and Joyce Chinn were recognized for their service to the organization.Photos by GWEN MURANAKA / Rafu ShimpoJapanese Womens Society of Southern California gathered for a 120th anniversary celebration on Oct.

ABC Unified Bridges Cultures Through Study and Lived Experience

Kyoko Makiuchi and Noriko Towata gave a kendo demonstration.Former president Itsuko Ramos led a moment of silence for Tanaka.The afternoon concluded with the a group photo in front of the JACCC.

ABC Unified Bridges Cultures Through Study and Lived Experience

president of Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California (Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai) and Haru Takehana.Donations were given to the JACCC.

ABC Unified Bridges Cultures Through Study and Lived Experience

is served during a tea ceremony demonstration by members of Urasenke School of Tea.

I am so proud to say that our greatest resources has always been our people.the second iteration of an event launched in 2023 to center and celebrate the Nikkei LGBTQ+ community.

and the small size of our planning committee makes things even harder.Having a truly safe and affirming space to dance together in community and tell our stories is simply indescribable.

TaikoProject encapsulated these feelings well.Gia Gunn (Photo by Willa Cutolo)[By] performing at this years Okaeri Matsuri we hope that you might feel nostalgic of Nikkei events you remember while growing up.