Chen; Deputy Consul General Naoko Kamitani; Consul General Kosei Murota; Councilmember Jon Kaji; Consul Makito Ohikata; City Manager Aram Chaparyan.

the OAA hopes that these scholarship awards will assist each student in their journeys toward success – Uyurukubi unnuki yabira (Congratulations) and chibariyō (Do your best)!OAA is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving.Special consideration is given for community hours at the OAA.

OAA family membership is required to apply and the selection process is based on the students academic accomplishments.2024 scholarship recipients: Luke Ablaza.OAA has grown into a multi-generational organization that hosts numerous events throughout the year.

and perpetuating Okinawan culture in the greater Los Angeles area.not to mention the hardships experienced during the peak years of the pandemic.

Luke Ablaza (Masayuki and Tamako Kishimoto Scholarship).

The Itomura family at the 2024 picnic.By EMIKO ESSMILLERSpecial to The RafuNisei Week is something that has always meant a lot to my family.

who held the title for the past 12 months.representing the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center.

As a message to the community as the new queen.Her platform was the Little Tokyo Historical Society.