where he is on the rugby and swimming teams.

”Mike Okamura’s group from the Little Tokyo Historical Society cleaned the sidewalks around Toriumi Plaza.the number of volunteers in Little Tokyo far exceeded the combined total of all other districts.

We dont have to live in Little Tokyo to participate; the event serves to remind community members to take ownership of Little Tokyo.I decided to join for the first time.especially the Japanese American community.

volunteers gather in front of Japanese Village Plaza.Approximately 370 people pre-registered.

which has a dojo on North Main Street.

and participated in a raffle featuring numerous items donated by businesses and companies in the community.Miss Congeniality Shellee Takara.

The Montebello-Ashiya Sister-City Agreement (MASCA).a folk dance group led by Hashimoto Hoshunki.

They were joined by Olympian karateka Sakura Kokumai.directed by Richard Ferrin and Ted Yamada.