presents the 2025 Natsumatsuri Family Festival on Saturday.

with their resilience to overcome hardships and build a strong community.Forces and Japans Self-Defense Forces.

-Australia-India (QUAD) cooperation.I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome I received at every location from Japanese nationals and the Japanese American community.I have visited many places — not only in Los Angeles but also in other cities — in an effort to gain a first-hand understanding of the relationship between Japan and the United States.

the Government of Japan contributed $2 million in aid through the American Red Cross.such as realizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and enhancing Japan-U.

I promoted exchanges between the U.

and community centers tied to Japanese American heritage in Little Tokyo.Gardena Buddhist Church was beset by three arsonist fires later learned to be motivated by anti-Buddhist sentiment.

and the dedication ceremony of the fifth Gardena Buddhist Church was held in August 1982.The entire Gardena Buddhist Church Sangha was so supportive and generous.

The church members also want-ed a Japanese language school for their children.The CentennialWhen asked about the significance of the Gardena Buddhist Churchs upcoming 100th anniversary.