000 scholarships recently during the 2025 Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund (JATCSF) luncheon.

Photographer and childrens book author Sankyaku Sunny Seki.and Raymond Inaoka (president.

Yamasaki emphasized the importance of engaging the younger generation.Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association).guests enjoyed a kaiseki meal prepared by the JACCC chef.

The dedication of our members over the past seven decades has been instrumental in keeping this art alive.and we reaffirm our dedication to maintaining this living legacy for generations to come.

Its our community that was built on the backs of Japanese American gardeners … They went into gardening to work hard and to sacrifice for their children.

This garden stands as a testament to our federations commitment to the preservation.This kind of partnership shows whats possible when organizations move beyond formal support to genuine collaboration.

Her dedication transformed what could have been simple programming into bridges between generations and cultures.Partnerships like this one remind us that the strongest communities are built through authentic relationships and shared commitment to serving others.

co-executive directors of LTSC.From left: LTSC Co-Executive Director Takao Suzuki.