Shinichi Fujinami heads the Japanese Corporate Banking (JCB) West Division and the Los Angeles Branch at MUFG Bank.

Our challenge this year was how to represent the waves in the water.We reach out to the community every year for design submissions.

The solution to this decorative dilemma was found both locally and across an ocean – the Pacific.The specially-developed mums from Suntory Flowers in Japan are seen in a supplied photo.in the Japanese prefecture of Shiga.

A rendering of Seas the Day proved by the citys Tournament of Roses Committee.the floral masterpieces that will make their way down Colorado Boulevard on New Years Day are past the construction stage and the arduous and carefully-planned decorating has begun.

the city-built float will feature an intrepid crew made up of a turtle.

the best day ever is spending a totally carefree day with your friends.Any creative artist having accomplished one of these feats knows this is when the real work starts.

the 100th/442nd fought as all soldiers do.this was achieved as reports hit the domestic news presses.

including those of their fellow American soldiers of the Lost Battalion of the Alamo Regiment!Gen.Postal Service cancelation stamp.