An array of speakers represented the different communities that Yosh has worked in: from his military days.

followed by the unveiling of the Nikkei Gardeners Memorial Plaque.Japanese immigrant gardeners played a vital role in rebuilding their communitys reputation in postwar California.

Photographer and childrens book author Sankyaku Sunny Seki.and Raymond Inaoka (president.Yamasaki emphasized the importance of engaging the younger generation.

Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association).guests enjoyed a kaiseki meal prepared by the JACCC chef.

The dedication of our members over the past seven decades has been instrumental in keeping this art alive.

and we reaffirm our dedication to maintaining this living legacy for generations to come.keep them far from urban centers

She rolled up her sleeves to teach English classes at the Terasaki Budokan through our J-Town Senior Connection program.The consul general himself regularly visited our facilities.

This wasnt diplomacy from a distance – it was community-building at its finest.said Takao Suzuki and Peter Gee.