The anniversary celebration will bring together family.

but I was also given the chance to listen to various stories.The lyrics include phrases like not giving up.

Hideko Sensei had already been my mentor since I was in middle school.used to participate in the parade every year.I received strict yet thoughtful instruction and learned a different perspective — especially about the differences between the dance worlds of Japan and the U.

theres already an infrastructure in place to support a full-scale production.Bando Hidesomis Nihon buyo class assembles for their Benkyokai 2024 recital in the Doizaki Gallery at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.

and those reunions continue into our teens.

I believe there are universal values we should all hold dear — gratitude.The Southeast Japanese School and Community Center has made an indelible impact by promoting Japanese culture and fostering community bonds.

Breaking a sake cask to celebrate the opening of the new annex building in 1994.who had suffered a heart attack.

too … My children grew up utilizing the Community Center.The 90th was the first time we did any kind of celebration for the Community Center.