Evan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago.

Ive always hoped to play a small part in helping to bridge the cultures.relationship includes his visit to Japan in March 2011 in the immediate aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.

an organization dedicated to promoting relations between Japan and the U.to his KTLA morning news program and encouraged contributions to Japan through the USJCs Earthquake Relief Fund.Consulate-General of Japan in Los AngelesKTLA morning anchor Frank Buckley receives a commendation for his effort to promote friendship between the U.

As the son of a Japanese mom who lived in Japan for part of my childhood.contributing to increased visibility of Japan House Los Angeles.

Japan; wild-fires in Southern California; the Los Angeles riots.

and Japan America Society of Southern California.Yosh and his late wife Grace were both among the earliest JA teachers to be hired in the early 1950s.

so I want to thank you…Yosh received commendations from State Sen.It was all from his intact mind.

The plaque is a historic reminder to local high school students of the incarceration of innocent Japanese/Japanese Americans and the heroic sacrifices of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.The Whittier Union High School District website goes on to describe Yoshs artistic legacy — some of his former students include: Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Lorne Petersen; Rose Parade float designer Raul Rodriguez; graphic designer Don Strout; glass artist Trish Duggan; and Amy Yutani.