Photos courtesy of Terminal Islanders AssociationFrom left: Tim Yamamoto; Andrew Salimian of L.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoThe 2025 Nisei Week Queen candidates were introduced during the festivals Opening Ceremony on July 13.along with recipients of the Pioneer Spirit Award.

and a lively preview of the dances selected for this years Grand Parade.Im happy to share that our theme for 2025 is ‘Kansha.in front: Mika Fumiyo Megumi Dyo.

Other key events include:Japanese cultural exhibits (Aug 9-10.The San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center will host the Nisei Week Baby Show on Saturday.

on First Street between San Pedro and Central).

David Miyoshi 2025 Queen Candidates (with sponsoring organizations): Mia Miyoko Takatsuka (East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center) Samantha Kimiyo Cirelli (Venice Japanese Community Center and Venice-West L.This ordeal has clearly demonstrated that their lawsuit was never about my residency — it was an attempt to buy influence and exert control over our city.

she filed in December for the special election for City Council in what would become District 5.My support for Anthony Kuo for Irvine City Council.

They are targeting me because I prioritized our communitys needs over their profit-driven agenda.RAFU WIRE SERVICE AND STAFF REPORTSNEWPORT BEACH — Former Irvine City Councilmember Tammy Kim was scheduled to be arraigned May 23 on charges of lying about where she lived while she ran for office.