I want to thank our National Response Team.

and the Yakipapis!Like most obons and matsuris.Catering was hosted by family-owned Little Tokyo restaurant: Azay.

introduced a new song and dance: The Okaeri Ondo.and Minyo performers: Mariko Rooks (they/she) and Cam (he/they).Okaeri Matsuri included a raffle.

located on 226 1st St and included a variety of fan favorites like hayashi rice and new choices like peach butter mochi.dedicated to fostering acceptance.

and heres to many more!MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOFounder’s son.

This song is a collaboration with Great Leap who famously wrote the Fandango odori song and includes vocals from Traci Kato-Kiriyama.They traveled to Japan together as part of an exchange program.

designed the garden while Suzuki raised the funds to build the project.President Suzuki always made time for our students and was empathetic to our minoritized first generation students.

rallying and organizing for action.He gave me good advice and he gave me confidence.