where panelist Ruth Shikada (then Ruth Mizobe) was governor.

Anzen and Takatani were recognized in August by Nisei Week with the Frances Hashimoto Community Spirit Award.one block from its current location in Little Tokyo.

I wanted the at-large community.He started working at the general hardware store with Tsutomu Maehara when he was a student at Belmont High School.and has been a destination to find Japanese knives.

to come by and share stories with one another.and will be sharing space with a flower shop.

Norihiko Takatani (seated) and his family gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Anzen Hardware in 2021.

Rafu Senior EditorA community closing celebration will be held on Sunday.The evenings sponsors included:Tsuru Level —Aratani Foundation/Linda Aratani.

assisted by emcee Darrell Kunitomi.Volunteers included members of this years and last years Nisei Week Courts: 2023 Queen Kaitlyn Chu.

Upper Crust Enterprises/Gary Kawaguchi.the singers performed a jingle based on a popular song.