which was part of preparations for the upcoming opening of the Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool.

Aiko Dzikowski: I am half Japanese and half Polish.so I didn’t grow up with the Japanese American community at all.

but also the way it has continued to rise again and again.Aiko: Another huge motivating factor for me was to dismantle a lot of these stereotypes that I think surround the program.life-changing events really shows how resilient the community is.

And those things are not separate from each other.What you see on the surface is the crown and the sash.

When we were getting ready for coronation night — that was our 1st time wearing the kurisode.

And to really explain what the program was about.Former chair Peter Langenberg also spoke on behalf of LANSCA.

famed for its two golden shachihoko (carp-shaped talismans).Consul General Kenko Sone and his wife Mami.

nurturing vital connections for generations to come.For those interested in learning more or getting involved.