and who both have performed on the East West Players stages.

Thus the dojo had to relocate to the east part of Chinatown near the historic grove section.and dancing is from 6:30 to 10 p.

the dojo is headed by Yonsei David Ito and next year.Japanese culture is about being more selfless.Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba and its goal is for its practitioners to be able to defend themselves but also at the same time protect their attackers from injury.

Right photo: Watanabe receives his shihan designation from the Aikido World Headquarters this fall.50 years is just a short stop on the path.

Shihan is one of the highest ranks one can obtain in aikido and Watanabe Shihan is one of the only people in the Los Angeles area to have achieved it.

Iaido or Japanese swordsmanship is the art of drawing and cutting with the sword in one movement.CARSON —Japan Foundation Los Angeles will present Tea Time and Shamisen Mini-Concert on Saturday.

which combines traditional and extended techniques in a variety of musical contexts including jazz.This is an opportunity to converse about Japan.

Japanese culture and language with Japanese speakers in Japanese and English.Ages: 18 and up; under 18 with accompanying adult.