and some are from families with no Japanese background.

Kara: I havent gone through the program.Tomita traces the history of the Nisei Week Queen and Court program from its beginnings as a beauty contest to draw business in Little Tokyo to its contemporary format as a womens empowerment.

and theres the history of the pageantry of it all.They would have people vote for Queen candidates on paper by submitting them to businesses in Little Tokyo.Its been really impactful learning about the history of the program: seeing its challenges.

and the film transitions to an interview with 1984 Nisei Week Queen and actress Tamlyn Tomita.It really is such a heartwarming thing to see and feel because so many people come from far and wide to come to Nisei Week.

we help push those boundaries.

And then to even see role models in my court sisters… I really am just so inspired by all of them.207 households reported serious difficulties with caregiving.

KSCA and Seinan Center expressed their gratitude.Participants at the ceremony also noted that the Japanese immigrants who came to America over a century ago built their community despite discrimination — a struggle that resonates with todays foreign communities in Japan.

and will provide exercise and music programs.This marks his third contribution.