as protests against immigration enforcement devolved into chaos Downtown.

Photo courtesy of Toyo Miyatake StudiosThe 2023 Nisei Week Court.By MICHELLE TIOThe opening sequence of the short film begins with pictures of Nisei Week Courts from the 1930s and progresses through the present day.

It’s profound to be able to immerse myself in that history and then hopefully experience that future as well.Rafu: What were the highlights of being involved in Nisei Week?Aiko: I do think that this program is how I found my community here in Los Angeles.the way people are rallying together to stop the gentrification little Tokyo today.

I really want to continue to help and support the community because without them.it also felt like an ambassadorship experience because they have their own different sort of cultures and communities.

I think that it offers a really great glimpse into Japanese American history.

Los Angeles and Nagoya are sister cities.The anniversary celebration will bring together family.

In recognition of its long history.will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special public event on Saturday.

honoring Soko Hardwares century of service to the city.a cornerstone of San Franciscos Japantown community.