owner Kenji Suzuki announced that he will keep the Little Tokyo location open through the holidays but will close it on Jan.

Norman Mineta could not have imagined that someday he would serve in the highest levels of government and have an airport named in his honor.From left: JACL National President Larry Oda.

Mike Honda at the unveiling of Norman Minetas statue.a former vice mayor of San Jose.serving as chair and ranking member of the House Transportation Committee and supporting legislation that provided redress and a formal apology to Japanese American incarcerees.

the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles dedicated Norman Y.Sponsors of the statue included the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.

Danealia “Deni” Mineta.

and this event and statue poignantly honor his contributions.we must speak up in the face of injustice and ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of our past.

who called the order one of the most shameful periods in our nations history.Join me in remembering this injustice while recommitting ourselves to uphold our country’s founding principle of justice for all.

and remember that what makes our country great is our values of liberty and equality for all.That is why over three decades ago.