we lived in six different houses in Altadena and Pasadena.

and played gomoku with the adultsShe eventually married Douglas Kawakami.

and served as historical and costume consultant on the movie Picture Bride.Barbara was recognized by the Hawaii Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist Mission as a Living Treasure for significant accomplishments while contributing to the welfare and betterment of the overall community and was subsequently honored by the Hawaii State Legislature.A Journey Through Clothing (University of Hawaii Press).

she published Picture Bride Stories (University of Hawaii Press).Barbara also took up oil painting and was as thorough and accomplished in painting as her sewing.

Japanese American author Barbara Fusako Kawakami.

Fusako excelled in elementary school.and other emergency personnel.

LAPD was called to the 300 block of East Second Street when an unknown substance was reported.powdery substance was found on the sidewalk near Second Street and Central Avenue.

Rafu ShimpoTwo people showing symptoms of a possible drug overdose were hospitalized.The intersection of Second Street and Central Avenue in Little Tokyo.