Little Tokyo has been the heart of the Japanese American community in Southern California.

we were uncertain whether wed be able to repeat it.and the dance was co-led by matsuri committee member Mariko Rooks and Drag Queen Gia Gunn.

or empowered through the energy.Cody Uyeda is the current program coordinator for Okaeri.recalling memories of festivals we grew up going to was a common theme among attendees and performers alike.

and we are here for each other.many of these bills never make it into law.

The song itself was an original arrangement with vocals and instrumentals contributed by members of the Nikkei community.

or show affection to those they cared about.After winding their way down First Street.

JUN NAGATA / Rafu ShimpoThousands upon thousands jammed the streets of Downtown Los Angeles on Friday.Im honored to be able to be part of a season where we played the longest.

Hugs and cheers all around in Little Tokyo at the same moment Shohei Ohtani begins to celebrate in New York.Photo courtesy Rumi FujimotoA day after the Dodgers clinched the title.