she continues to shine a light on our own Japanese American community—reminding us of those who live in the shadows and why.

the Association of the Republic of Korea Army-Los Angeles.Congratulating 93-year-old Norio Uyematsu (center) were (from left) David Uyematsu.

courtesy of National Museum of American HistoryNorio Uyematsu reflecting on seeing his donation that will now honor the Japanese American Korean War veterans story at the Smithsonian.His sentimental journey to Misawa Air Base in Japan in 2023 was published in the Graybeards November-December 2023 magazine issue by the Korean War Veterans Association as a featured article.The story of his donation was published on the front page of The Orange County Register on Feb.

and he is surprised and touched that people say that to him to this day for what he did to serve his country as a member of the U.along with other post JA Korean War and VFW memorabilia from his activities with the JAKWV and the Kazuo Masuda Memorial VFW Post 3670 to the Smithsonian National Museum of American Historys Military History Collection on Feb.

Korean War veteran Norio Uyematsu was the only Japanese American veteran in attendance.

and the Japanese American Citizens League.the students are given the opportunity to speak with various professionals and practice the skills they just learned.

and tours of the Go For Broke National Education Center and Japanese American National Museum.Rising Stars is a seven-month program that takes place on Saturdays from 8:30 a.

14: Japanese American Heritage workshop– Jan.Mason is a member of his school’s Asian Student Union club and Helping Hands.