long lunches in the back booths.

They hope these additions will help make the center spectacular.has always wanted to create a Japanese cultural center.

and shodo (calligraphy) as well as Japanese language for children and adults.Suzuki and others at the center hope to have their doors open this summer.Suzuki is a rokudan (sixth-degree black belt) in Shito Ryu Karate under the world-renowned Fumio Demura Shihan.

Information/registration: www.will be presented on Saturday.

He creates art and is known for his paintings and sculptures of robots.

Come visit and participate in the events and activities at the brand new Redlands Japanese Cultural Center.Shingetsu Akahoshi was also arrested.

Photos courtesy Gardena Buddhist Church.their sister church — Pasadena Buddhist Temple — barely escaped destruction.

and church members became involved with the broader community.Members of Gardena Buddhist Church volunteer with the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.