Were not some monolithic model minority group.

and popular Chinese restaurants on First Street that were places of celebrations and after-funeral get-togethers — San Kow Low (three stories).And this is all part of the Little Tokyo where I grew up.

By JUNE AOCHI BERK Thank You to the Nisei Week Foundation Board for the honor of being one of six Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit awardees for 2024.I didnt pay much attention to the Nisei Week Queen or her court.a feeling of helping one another with their strength.

As a child June was active in classical Japanese dance and kabuki plays.Shinto and Buddhist priests were arrested and families suffered in silence along with leaders of our community.

But my favorite was the young pretty girl who wore white boots and a white uniform.

both Japanese Americans and also Shin-Issei.an apparel company dedicated to cultural preservation and sustainability.

Suzuki and Hanabusa have officially launched their Suehiro x Uprisers collaboration! Visit https://weareuprisers.Upcycling clothes from the noren and aprons.

owner of Suehiro CafeIn January 2024.He is currently a first-year student at UCLA studying as a pre-global studies major and volunteers as a Little Tokyo ambassador for the Little Tokyo Service Center Small Business Program.