reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+.

attracted thousands of visitors and garnered attention for being an exhibition by a solo female artist.Gold and Silver Rays for contributing to promoting economic relations between Japan and the U.

To establish and deepen connections between JCCSC and other organizations.greatly contributing to the promotion and understanding of Japanese culture beyond national borders and organizations.president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California.

Upon the San Diego chapters separation into two chapters in 2018.At the Japanese Community Pioneer Center.

Akiko BourlandAkiko Bourland founded Ohara School of Ikebana San Diego in 1973

email goodneighbor@nissinfoods.Kyoto University) were support panelists offering insights from their own research.

and UCLA Asian American Studies Center Department—there was strong representation from the historic WLA/Sawtelle JA community.At a time when there was hardly any Asian representation on the tv and movie screens.

presumably the time they should be getting married and starting families.UCLA) and Professor Yasuko Takezawa (cultural anthropology/sociology.