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a program that develops new works with student artists; and professional enrichment classes.Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon from Japan in 2013.

and is a member of the Advisory Board to U.at the Coronation and Awards Celebration at the Aratani Theatre.and many other generous foundations.

Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian (AAPINH) stories are told.He is also a member of the Japan House Los Angeles Steering committee.

he has formed an advisory committee to assist the Japan Consulate in Los Angeles and the Japan Business Association in their outreach initiatives in Southern California.

MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoThomas Iino responds to applause after being introduced during Nisei Week Opening Ceremonies on July 13 in Little Tokyo.Miyamoto was honored for her decades of activism and music.

Grammy winner Judith Hill was the eveninga€?s musical guest.This years recipients of JANMs Lifetime Achievement Award were longtime museum partner and philanthropist Tom Watanabe and cross-generational activist and musician Nobuko Miyamoto.

a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.who she said watching her continue to step on a board have long realized.