Kaizan Kosaka delivered messages on behalf of Abbot Shindo Hasebe.

who also debuted his line of Dodgers wear created in collaboration with the team.Other music was provided by local jazz funk group City Pop Jam.

Taiko Ichiza and vocal quartet Bi-Ray.Takashi Murakami deliversthe ceremonial first pitch.as fans who purchased a special ticket package received an exclusive Dodgers jersey designed for the occasion.

Tommy Edman is doused with water by pitcher Kirby Yates and other teammates.Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS and NOBUYKI OKADAThere was plenty to cheer about at Dodger Stadium on April 28.

team hosted its annual Japanese Heritage Night.

Screaming throngs packed the plaza for a high-octane performance by the Japanese pop idol group J01.Navy plans to remove the name of prominent and influential gay rights leader and Navy veteran Harvey Milk from one its ships.

I rebuke this egregious attempt to rewrite the American narrative to exclude these patriotic veterans.I am deeply disappointed to hear that the U.

Harvey MilkWASHINGTON —Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename a ship bearing the name of a gay rights icon.the first openly gay person of color elected to the House of Representatives.