I feel more Japanese than even Japanese American because my parents are from Japan.

and strengthening ties with fellow Buddhists in the area.along with Japanese language schoolteachers.

We did not see him [again] until we were on the way to Japan.The first arson fire completely destroyed the fourth church building.The GBCs formerly printed and hand-collated monthly newsletter went online.

and hope that all the victims can rebuild their lives.It was very heartwarming to see so many people giving from the heart and giving what they could.

yet Gardena Bud-dhist Church adapted.

We had followed the news in the past about the fires that had affected the temples in Maui and Seattle.and the people who care for them to ensure the parks are not erased or forgotten.

and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Site.Several former incarceration sites now fall under the banner of the National Park Service.

and share with your network to bring further awareness.Combined with severe budget cuts to the NPS.