and spreading cultural resilience as performing member of Kyodo Taiko at UCLA.

When I took the tiger and put him on the shelf at my dads home.weeks after it was destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

All wore heavy gloves and masks for the task.with little damage to the dozens of bonsai trees.which has a sweeping view of a ravine.

He explained that the tiger was a symbol of a warrior who would return from battle and his grandfather bought the statue for his son.Everywhere in the garden there are memories of friends and family.

In the summer the temperatures can go as high as 120 degrees.

They were always holding hands.It explores the lasting impact of their experiences and celebrates their contributions to the Japanese American community and culture despite countless hardships.

contact Matthew Weisbly at mweisbly@jacl.The program will feature a discussion between Nikkei women of various generations as well as honoring and remembering women leaders throughout the history of the Japanese American community.

DOR commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 on Feb.Nikkei for Civil Rights Redress.