coming in second after Kirkwood and Christian Lundgaard driving the No.

Skip Kawaratani passed away in 2014 at age 88 and Aiko in 2023 at age 95.The outpouring of concern and care from the community and our Little Tokyo organizations has been so heartwarm-ing and truly appreciated.

Kiyoshi Skip Kawaratani and his wife Aiko left Japan.YAMAMOTORAFU SHIMPOThe front window of Rafu Bussan.and remodeling was completed in 1978.

saw a small hole in the glass.delivering items such as rice.

She noted that nothing else was stolen or damaged.

a legacy business located in Little Tokyos Honda Plaza.which was part of preparations for the upcoming opening of the Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool.

For those who have lived their lives alongside JIS.Aoshima called the 100-year milestone a testament to the continued transmission of Japanese language and culture to the next generation.

A Step Toward the Next 100 YearsBy TOMOKO NAGAIRAFA STAFF WRITERThe Japanese Institute of Sawtelle (JIS) in West Los Angeles on Feb.and for future generations to learn.