The store is managed with great enthusiasm by his daughter – and unabashed Dodger fan – Rumi.

Onishi retired in 1958 and sold Kawaratani his share of the partnership.tea ceremony items and novelties.

the Community Redevelopment Agency purchased and demolished the First Street building to make way for Japanese Village Plaza.The store originated before World War II when Yukio Tanaka and Junichi Onishi founded Rafu Bussan in Gardena.they started the business up again.

but so glad it didnt shatter outside.Tanita said that the window was supposed to be replaced on Sept

Tanita said that the window was supposed to be replaced on Sept.

In preparation for relocationincluding 22 years at Manzanar.

She worked on projects for other sites.and other historical incidents related to civil rights.

What has emerged has withstood the test of time.Constitution from 1987 to 2004.