and ground crews were unable to keep pace with the flames advance overnight.

and Fisheries for his achievements.there are over 60 branches worldwide that are affiliated with him.

based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques.he gained popularity with his signature omakase menu.From the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles.

including the Milken Institute.he was awarded the Ministers Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Swords retired from the consulate on Jan.

The New York Times also selected it as one of the worlds top ten restaurants.1885-1941 (1993) and Picture Bride Stories (2016).

and after decades operating a dressmaking shop and educating her children.including 350 kimono and other rare items of clothing.

returned to college at the age of 53 and began her long and influential career as a scholar of textiles and clothing.highlighted in the exhibition Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing from the Plantations of Hawai‘i in 2010.