Margaret told me that she had a good feeling at the outset when Courtlyn (UCLA graduate and Shimadas daughter) brought up the idea of creating a mental health program for young adults.

on a float sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.The coronation was held the previous evening with the Honolulu and San Francisco courts in attendance.

The mobile office of the Japanese American Community Credit Union.A float inspired by the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori.creator of Little Tokyos Shohei Otani mural.

1954 Nisei Week Queen June Aochi Berk and her granddaughter.Japanese Consul General in Los Angeles Kenko Sone.

They rode on a float sponsored by Japan Airlines.

They carried a mikoshi or portable shrine.The first speaker was the Honorable Jeffrey Koji Maloney.

presented a program of taiko and Japanese songs.Approximately 165 seniors and family members.

The seniors miss eating their gohan and they miss sitters who are bilingual and can help them exercise and walk.SOSN brought a little joy to the seniors residents with the help of Atherton staff and Rachael Imes.