Yasutake starred in Yamauchi’s “And the Soul Shall Dance” at Cal State L.

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi of Torrance.which made its way through the streets of Little Tokyo.

the newly-crowned Nisei Week queen and her court make their public debut.Miss Popularity Reiko Ramirez.Their float was sponsored by Japanese Village Plaza.

choreographed by Shihan Imoto Hoshunjyu of Kotobuki no Kai.Barbara Shirota and Diane Kawata Watanabe.

YAMAMOTO)Left: Honolulu Junior Chamber of Commerce Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Tory Nakata.

The court from the Honolulu Junior Chamber of Commerce Cherry Blossom Festival: Queen Tory Nakata.Whipping up a big batch of the community centers famous yakisoba.

3-year-old Ellie Naya has the steps down as mom Christine looks on.Kishin Daiko got the festivities off to a rollicking start with a performance.

Watching the flight at the ring toss.The mood of the day was buoyed by the attendance and enthusiasm.