Mai Takeuchi of Tulips in Harmony served as emcee.

Fridays are busy in the plaza.who has worked at Rafu Bussan for 53 years.

We were more concerned about our customers safety because it was such a mess.I was here with customers … It was about 1 p.and we are now hoping itll be installed this Wednesday (Oct.

settled in Los Angeles in 1956.The store moved to its current location in 2016.

Kawaratani entered into a long-term lease in 1977 for the vacant Sho Tokyo Japanese Movie Theater building on Second Street.

Kawaratani bought out Tanaka and the couple became sole owners of the business.It was a journey of awakening as he met and interacted with a gay couple.

to educate the congregation on LBGTQ issues.Society is in a very different place in regard to the LGBTQIA+ community than when Centenary started its journey some 30 years ago.

The parents shared the heartbreak of watching their son struggle as he encountered the prejudice and negativity of the community – but also happiness as he was able to be true to himself.Centenary continued to host panels and speakers.