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He added that the consulate will work closely with federal and local authorities.Photo by JUN NAGATA / Rafu ShimpoFrom left: Meloni Hallock.

the American Red Cross and Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles held a presentation ceremony for the Japanese governments $2 million in financial assistance for wildfire victims in California.and individuals donating food.The devastation and challenges are beyond our imagination.

and especially Japanese and Japanese American businesses and communities to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.Consul General Kenko Sone said the funds were remitted Feb.

it is encouraging to see so many organizations.

4 and he hopes that the assistance will be used to address critical needs in the impacted communities.each with their own cinematic methods.

the Animation Is Film Festival aims to spotlight animation as a global art.This years festival features a rich selection of Japanese films.

as well as a special program inviting director Naoko Yamada (The Colors Within) to talk on the state of animation as an industry and present a live drawing session hosted at Japan House Los Angeles.rehearsing songs at an old church on a remote island.