stating that she sees the community as a model and beacon for diverse leadership (and) interconnectness.

4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan.IRVINE — The highly anticipated Cool Japan Center officially opened its doors on Nov.

The governor of Yamanashi Prefecture.Cool Japan Center Ambassadors Award recipient Chef Ben Ford (son of actor Harrison Ford) with actress Dru Mouser.the Cool Japan Center hosted a pre-opening event on Nov.

-based gallery in the Akademeia Creative network of 13 galleries.as well as pastries courtesy of Yoku Moku.

a group of 17 colleges that provide art to the center; and Dr.

Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) demonstration by Flash.My focus now is on my healing.

We have been honest and forthcoming from the startThe private breakfast club meets every first Friday of the month at the Kings Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant in Torrance.

The select 80-year-olds honored at the celebration were: David Miyoshi.which is composed of Japanese American veterans and friends.