Bank and leads their Japan Practice.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple issued the following statement on New Years Day:At 10 pwhich differs from the traditional colorful dolls and reflects Koyanagis own personal style and aesthetic.

She has been making these dolls for over 70 years with her special unique style.she creates a core of wire and sets the position of the figure and then molds a rough unfinished form using a mixture of paste.with an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.

After the work has dried and hardened.Many of her figures wear black.

which was created in early 1998 to enrich the cultural life of the Pasadena and Los Angeles communities and to foster a deeper appreciation of the arts.

Her artistry and energy are truly inspiring!It will open to the public on at the Shumei Hall Gallery on Saturday.We love our Japanese culture and hope to show everyone that visits (Little Tokyo) what it means to be Japanese and Japanese American.

leading to a historic win against Team Japan.is also vice chair of the Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund.

senior vice presidents; Paul Abe.vice presidents; Tomoko Omura