They were very excited when the book was coming together.

Long-time OAA leader Chogi Higa led the kampai/karii (toast).Kazue Kitagaito of Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai.

former OAA President Edward Kamiya.Greetings were delivered by Kazue Kitagaito.Edward Kamiya gave his parting message as president of OAA for the past six years.

Mimura Udui was performed by Okinawa Americana.Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi; (below.

thanked Kamiya for his service.

Momoko Yasutomi and Miyo Ajifu; Kubama Bushi.welcoming Angelenos of all ages to celebrate the diversity of the city.

and director with extensive experience in television production.and JANM is just one Metro stop away at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.

The initiatives founding partner is Bank of America.author and lecturer who specializes in the history of Latinos in the Hollywood film industry.