Its a constant fight for Little Tokyo’s right to exist but thats the Japanese American spirit.

Kitagaito attributed Mie Kenjinkai’s 120 years of continuity to its strong unity and mutual support.for 35 years and is retiring this year.

led by former Mie Kenjinkai president Masakazu Takigawa.He praised the kenjinkai members as a great pride and asset to the prefecture.Then she learned about Mie Kenjinkai.

for which lyrics were handed out.Ichimi thanked the kenjinkai for being a bridge between Mie Prefecture and California.

including two babies who are the fifth generation of the Takigawa family.

the beginning of Nanka Mie Kenjinkai.Sawtelle Japantown Celebration is a vital reminder of the important need to appreciate the history and legacy of a long-standing ethnic minority community.

This years 10-day celebration begins Friday.Sawtelle Japantown Celebration 2024 merchants continue the community appreciation and celebration of front-line workers — firefighters.

Merchant promotions require a paper or digital version of SJC 2024s The List that can be accessed via the QR code or at https://SawtelleJTown.a group collaboration by UCLA graduate students Aliya Glatt.