Hannah Kobayashi (right) hugs her aunt.

and Historic Wintersburg Preservation Task Force.and a member of West Covina Taiko.

and played gomoku with the adultsShe eventually married Douglas Kawakami.and served as historical and costume consultant on the movie Picture Bride.

Barbara was recognized by the Hawaii Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist Mission as a Living Treasure for significant accomplishments while contributing to the welfare and betterment of the overall community and was subsequently honored by the Hawaii State Legislature.A Journey Through Clothing (University of Hawaii Press).

she published Picture Bride Stories (University of Hawaii Press).

Barbara also took up oil painting and was as thorough and accomplished in painting as her sewing.A really cool spontaneous firework display took place in front of Far Bar and the Shohei mural.

No one was ready to call it a night.handmade beaded letter bracelets.

immediately went back to the studio and ran it on their 10:30 p.Everyone went on their way happy.