executive director of South Asian Network.

Azay builds on Chef Akiras expansive vision of what a restaurant could be.Doug and Chris Aihara have had a long relationship with the Little Tokyo community.

The two are retired but remain active in the community.Dougs family has long maintained strong ties to organizations and activities in Little Tokyo.Tickets will be available at the JACCC website or the Aratani Theatre box office.

where she initiated many programs.Doug also served on the board of Keiro and was a member of the Little Tokyo Business Association.

she joined the staff of the Little Tokyo Service Center.

Azay provided food for first responders and those who were the most impacted by the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades.and I still vividly remember it.

yes — but more than anything.I hope we can all share in that joy together.

Even if we dont interact regularly.I do my best to communicate in a way that resonates with each person.