and the thoughtfulness and kindness of many more.

official choreographer for the 83rd Nisei Week Festival.I grew up exposed to American culture but also learned about Japanese culture through my parents.

Ive never had a strong desire to do something specific with Japanese dance — its always been something I continued naturally.Q: How do you approach teaching at the public Nisei Week dance practices?A: I always try to teach in a clear and accessible way.or Ive been a fan since you were little.

and some have never been exposed to Japanese culture before.fully Americanizing it doesnt feel right either.

even while they were incarcerated during World War II.

Some people still remember me from when I was three years old.1957 and they had not celebrated their first-year anniversary.

Suburban Optimists sponsored a total of nine candidates beginning in 1974.from left: Casey Kuramoto (2025); Sarah Hutter (2015); Kristine Yada (2022); Emily Folick Koko (2012); Kara Ito (2019); Kaitlyn Emiko Chu (2023); Michelle Ito Hatsushi (2005); Christine Kimoto Tanaka (2007).

They sponsored a total of 13 queens.past president of Orange County Japanese American Association.