She demonstrated arrangements that might have been in the home of a samurai or set for a tea ceremony.

There were also carnival games.Dancers from around Southern California participated in Bon Odori.

almost went the entire length on Halldale Avenue from 166th Street to Gardena Boulevard.and members kept the beat during the dancing.John Iwohara conducted temple tours and answered questions about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Bon Odori was preceded by a taiko performance.The dance circle took up one block of Halldale Avenue.

Dances included Nobuko Miyamotos Bambutsu no Tsunagari (10.

3 and 4 with Looking to the Future as the theme.Both works focus on Issei community leader Sei Fujii (1882-1954).

by calling or texting June at (626) 487-9184.Panelists include Oscar-winning filmmaker Chris Tashima.

The Little Tokyo Historical Society will make an announcement when a new date is scheduled.who founded a newspaper (Kashu Mainichi).