From left: Norwalk Mayor Tony Ayala.

It’s profound to be able to immerse myself in that history and then hopefully experience that future as well.Rafu: What were the highlights of being involved in Nisei Week?Aiko: I do think that this program is how I found my community here in Los Angeles.

the way people are rallying together to stop the gentrification little Tokyo today.I really want to continue to help and support the community because without them.it also felt like an ambassadorship experience because they have their own different sort of cultures and communities.

I think that it offers a really great glimpse into Japanese American history.Los Angeles and Nagoya are sister cities.

So the images that stick out to me are of the 1st court after World War II.

None of us were fully Japanese.will coincide with the Nihonmachi Street Fair’s J-Town Funk pop-up outdoor event.

including forced closure during the incarceration of Japanese Americans in World War II.Now a family-run business with the third and fourth generations.

This distinct selection has made it a destination for both locals and visitors.Soko Hardware is known for its unique blend of traditional and modern goods