evacuees flocked to Gardena Bud-dhist Church.

Q: Were there any other teachers or organizations that particularly influenced you in your dance journey?A: Far too many to name.and I see her as something like a sister in the world of the performing arts.

It was staged at the Nichi-Bei Theater (now the Aratani Theater).My mother practiced ikebana and tea ceremony.as if I were being guided by something.

we now participate under the name Los Angeles Bando-ryu.and that bond has continued to this day.

and the community who raised and supported me along the way.

A conversation with Bando Hidesomi.After a fight with esophageal cancer.

I was celebrating: ‘YES! THIS IS WHAT I DID THIS FOR!During our 2025 convention in August.following the story arcs of The Twilight Zone.

Ken MochizukiWith heavy hearts.that we can write our own versions of ourselves.