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Proceeds from the gala help the JASSC develop new business and cultural programming as well as sustain and grow its legacy educational programs such:The Japan America Kite Festival — Japanese kite-making workshops that serve L.and celebration for all who attended.

Special award presentations were made by actor.high school students for the annual National Japan Bowl competition;The Womens Leadership Counts Initiative Young Professionals Workshops.Special video messages were received from former Japanese Ambassador to the U.

Ichiro Fujisaki and award-winning actor Ken Watanabe.-area under-resourced elementary school children;Japan Bowl of California Benkyoukai.

The JASSC also presented the Next Generation Rising Star award to Yoyoka.

was the master of ceremonies for the evening.and fought for the Nikkei community before the civil rights movement we know today.

allowing all immigrants the right to own land in California.he won two major Supreme Court cases.

Collaborating with fellow USC Law alumnus J.establishing the Japanese Hospital and overturning the Alien Land Law.