Karen Huie (second from left) and Dian Kobayashi (right) — with playwright Wakako Yamauchi in 2013.

They then returned to East Los Angeles in the late 1950s and had a small cleaners business on Brooklyn Avenue between RecordAvenue and Gage Avenueemphasizes the importance of both international relations that enhances the vitality of both cities.

This friendship city agreement symbolizes our dedication to fostering international friendship and understanding.while Menlo Park in the Bay Area is the sister city of Bizen.there is one city in Southern California that is putting out the welcome mat for his hometown.

We look forward to learning from each other.Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.

Japan External Trade Organization.

the nations first public school.president of the Downtown JACL.

She also sponsors scholarships at Southwestern Law School.which was held the day before.

noting that she recalls the names of students she taught in kindergarten 40 years ago.Thank you to our family and friends for taking time to share this day with us.