each individual is a shining light who has devoted countless hours to making the Japanese American community in Southern California strong.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoCourt includes First Princess Megan Miyamoto.represents the thankfulness that Japanese Americans hold for the past generations — the Issei.

representing the Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute.Kimi Look takes her first walk as Nisei Week Queen.communicated her pride for her daughter in an interview with The Rafu Shimpo.

it really inspired me to learn more about our community and our history.We’re just community members.

and Mia Miyoko Takatsuka from the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.

After my grandmother passed away.000 Japanese Americans who were wrongfully incarcerated in internment camps during the war

000 Japanese Americans who were wrongfully incarcerated in internment camps during the war.who secured state funding for the wall

presidentThe program closed with Klunk performing God Bless America.Venice Hongwanji Buddhist TempleNisei Week Foundation: Morgan Gee.