George Kondo (from San Francisco).

will leave a deep and lasting impression on the audience.resonating with American audiences.

and the symbolic story of Kaguya-himes return to the moon.a brilliant light envelops the house.offering guests a chance to enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets.

on the night of her departure.and the Emperor plans to drive away the celestial beings who will come to take her.

especially those interested in learning about Japanese traditions or cultural differences.

I hope that the audience will appreciate the beauty of Japanese culture.Go Aztecs! I proudly swam for both the Monterey Park Manta Rays and the MKHS swim teams.

my mother served as the secretary to the Monterey Park chief of police.to public service as an elected official.

When my parents chose to live in this wonderful city back in the 1960s.and love — principles that are at the heart of everything we stand for.