and he was part of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan in 2006.

Sometimes they want a map that the LTHS has produced.or perhaps from across the country.

or ask about interesting sites or places to eat or buy Japanese items.and even from around the world! It is our hope that our friendly smiles and interactions make them feel more welcome and that their visit to Little Tokyo is a positive one.By BILL WATANABEA group of volunteers from the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) spends Sunday afternoons at the Little Tokyo Koban (Visitors Center) during the summer months.

———-Bill Watanabe writes from Silver Lake near Downtown Los Angeles and can be contacted at billwatanabe@earthlink.We showed them photos of actor Chris Tashima.

Our goal is to provide information to visitors about what is happening in Little Tokyo and what to see and where to go.

It is always fun and enjoyable to interact with people from all over the local area.saying the win demonstrates how the “passion and dream” he inherited from them has resonated “beyond borders.

the most Emmys won for a single season of a TV series.Bowen Yang of Saturday Night Live was among the nominees for best supporting actor in a comedy series.

nonfiction and animated programming and game shows with Pat Sajak.set decorator; Jonathan Lancaster.