When I think back to the 1980s Showa era.

This is part of you and anybody who wanted to learn about the Japanese culture.In two days youl know both dances right away.

she likes dancing — so much that my grandmother got me a teacher.It really anchors us back to this community and Litttle Tokyo.The training in Japan was arduous.

GWEN MURANAKA/Rafu ShimpoNisei Week Choreographer Hanayagi RokufukumiHanayagi Rokufukumi and her dancers have performed throughout Southern California and she even performed for former President Dwight D.She describes the Hanayagi-Ryu style of dance as subtle.

Thats how I felt and I still feel that today.

she can go join the public dance.He also played one season at Irvine Valley College.

A trio of Ironmen Basketball alumni take the reins at two prestigious programs.and was a member of the 2022 NCAA DII National Championship runner-up.

who will be taking on the varsity assistant coach position.Courtesy Saddleback CollegeJordan Hamamoto has taken the lead of the womens program at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo.