said the dedication of the square makes his family feel “honored.

(between Second and Third streets) in Little Tokyo.they returned after the war to find it ransacked.

Nishio was engaged for many years as a mentor to younger community leaders.During last years JACL National Convention.I felt it important to speak out so that our experiences from the camps would serve as a lesson for our nation about what can happen when groups can be profiled and scapegoated in the name of national security.

Perhaps worse than losing their material possessions.That he survived and remained productive for his final 17 years speaks to his character.

Alan Nishio with Karen Korematsu.

a donation to LTSC is requested.Dean KatoGuest speaker Dean Kato will discuss his work as chairperson of the California Strawberry Festival.

and a steadfast dedication to community enrichmentEach category winner will be awarded $500 in cash with their short story being published in The Rafu Shimpo.

The short story committee will be specifically looking for stories that capture the spirit and sense of Little Tokyo.Both generative AI and plagiarism are strictly prohibited.