and took a qualifying examination.

His uncle Edwin Yoshida worked for NASA and was a close friend of Ellison Onizuka.Fumio Maruyama leads a Pokemon-themed dance from atop the yagura on First Street.

the late astronaut who was a Nisei Week grand marshal.the new Nisei Week Queen and Court react with volunteers and the large crowd to events on top of the yagura.Singers with Matsutoyo Kai provide traditional songs for the ondo – from left in front.

that is the theme and it really is inspired by the beautiful and meaningful ways we come together as a community to celebrate Japanese and Japanese American heritage and tradition.James Okazaki and Junko Goda served as emcees.

Kotobuki no Kai Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai.

Go For Broke National Education Center.and United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

vice president of community health and government relations at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals/Health Plan.principal and chief problem-solver for Murakawa Communications.

exemplify the spirit of Kuleana through their strategic investments in community health.championing AADAPs youth and family programs at the City Council.