it has become increasingly difficult to produce our grad issue to the standards that we feel fulfill the mission of paying tribute to the young people who have achieved some of the most important accomplishments of their lives.

where he left an indelible mark.We remember Masao not only for his longevity but for his significant contributions to Nisei baseball.

once remarked that Masao had a cannon arm and was a great hitter.was known for his extraordinary skill on the field.Hiromori Kawashima (commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball).

a former Hiroshima Carp player.Masao played for the Guadalupe YMBA.

1944 camp champ and batting champ Masao Iriyama at Tule Lake.

Noboru etched his name in history when he hit a home run off future Japan Hall of Fame Tokyo Giants pitcher Victor Starfin in 1935 — a moment that still resonates in the annals of baseball lore.and continue that on for myself and then for the future generations to come.

Amy Ryoko Kubo was crowned Miss Tomodachi.2023 Nisei Week Queen Kaitlyn Emiko Chu gave a heartfelt farewell to her court.

I truly want to be a role model for young Japanese American women as well.The new Queen Morgan Gee is joined by her parents.