The commemoration of 140 years of Little Tokyo’s legacy and the 25th anniversary of the Little Tokyo Community Council honors the sacrifices and contributions enabling Little Tokyo to be the vibrant neighborhood and center for arts.

Under Watanabes 32 years at the helm.Sakamoto acknowledged the collective effort of staff.

the third LTSC founding member.he was generous in sharing leadership and decision-making power and he showed me the importance of always doing the right thing.Courtesy Little Tokyo Service CenterFounding members of LTSC.

mental health and other social issues and she initiated a series of tofu cookbooks as a way to introduce healthy eating to a wide audience with funds raised going to emergency services and domestic violence counseling at LTSC.By KATHEE YAMAMOTORAFU CONTRIBUTORBill Watanabe and Yasuko Sakamoto were honored with the 2024 UCLA Social Welfare Joseph A.

LTSC programs include childcare.

working with immigrants and domestic violence.the retired deputy director of L.

Margaret is a tireless worker.without Margarets unique leadership of providing support.

but her biggest asset is in connecting with most anyone.Shimadas lifetime of contributions extends not only to LTSC.