It didnt occur to me at the time that this prison was surrounded by the ghosts of my Japanese American ancestors who once thrived in this area when it was known as Fish Harbor before they were suddenly confined themselves.

Doug and Chris Aihara and Azay restaurant.were involved in the community.

he had a decades-long career in banking and retired from MUFG Union Bank in fall 2021.but many also served in support units.Okamura has been a 36-year volunteer with the Japanese American National Museum; a longtime president of the Little Tokyo Historical Society; a Grateful Crane Ensemble board member; longtime member and past president of Montebello-Ashiya Sister City Association; an archeological dig projects volunteer at the Manzanar National Historic Site; and a 13-year mentor with USC Career Centers First-Generation Mentor Program.

many remained silent about the most momentous experience of their young lives.The Inspiration Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of Nisei Week by going above and beyond to volunteer their time and/or service or whose contributions have promoted the Japanese and Japanese American community and/or culture.

both in Vietnam and elsewhere.

and visits friends and relatives in Japan annually.Casey Mariko Kuramoto from the Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council.

it signifies a place for storytelling.especially across generations.

Princess Samantha Kimiyo Cirelli.It brings [the younger ones] to the table.