it represents an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Japanese hospitality culture and enjoy the warmth of shared experiences.

—Gwen Muranaka Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.President Izumi Minamitani expressed gratitude for the continued support of the organization.

Ginny Nishigaya served as emcee and welcomed chapter members and guests.with crisp movements and humor.She demonstrated arrangements that might have been in the home of a samurai or set for a tea ceremony.

Suzuki graduated from Western North Carolina University with a Master of Arts in Teaching in May 2011 and a Master of Fine Arts in 2014.Ikenobo Ikebana Blue Ridge Chapter President Emiko Suzuki.

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California President Haruo Takehana.

and ikebana arrangements express this awareness.The two-day event featured food.

All were invited to participate.enjoy the day with a couple of visitors.

contributing photographer Janis Hirohama (front) takes a moment for a selfie with Judy Kamibayashi Louff.Each evening was capped off with Bon Odori dancing in gratitude to those who have gone before us