who did an energizing synchronized tap-dance to the sounds of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy made famous by the Andrews Sisters in many a World War II movie.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park.The fact that the spirit of providing good education to the next generation has been passed down to todays JIS is something to be proud of.

many families returned to the Sawtelle area from camps as well as places like Colorado where some had relocated.many families destroyed any possessions connected to Japan.Some children are from alumni families.

members of the Los Angeles City Council.and some are from families with no Japanese background.

which was part of preparations for the upcoming opening of the Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool.

For those who have lived their lives alongside JIS.Black-and-white photos of young Japanese women in kimonos make their way to full-colored pictures of Japanese women in modern gowns.

The origin story of how it began sort of during the Great Depression and bringing in business is really important.The first Nisei Week Court after the programs World War II hiatus.

and we’re so supportive of each other.I wanted to show that it’s so much more than that.