and theyre doing a terrific job.

just two years after the opening of Gardena Buddhist Church.and the church reopened in September 1947 as a combination church-hostel.

Gardena Buddhist Church decided to have its first in-person Obon since the start of the pandemic.While the church was not directly affected by the Los Angeles fires.and his involvement in the political fight for restitution and redress.

dedication and opening of the new social hall in 1978.It is a wonderful tradition to be a part of the South Bay Japanese American community.

Since the 2022 Obon was going to be so different from our other Obons.

Halldale Avenue between 166th Street and Gardena Boulevard was once again filled with dancers after the hiatus caused by the pandemic.was suffering through some bad times.

Toyo and Archie enjoyed your breakfasts and my family enjoyed having lunch every Nisei Week.He opened the first toy store here on the historic [First Street] block and had a large Ultraman standing in the front.

he expanded Mitsuru into a full restaurant with booths.When he took over Kyodo Drugs food counter is when I became more familiar with Mamoru.