The website also features short interviews with many former detainees.

The San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center will host the Nisei Week Baby Show on Saturday.on First Street between San Pedro and Central).

David Miyoshi 2025 Queen Candidates (with sponsoring organizations): Mia Miyoko Takatsuka (East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center) Samantha Kimiyo Cirelli (Venice Japanese Community Center and Venice-West L.Seven queen candidates sponsored by various community organizations were introduced to warm applause.Expression of GratitudeCelebrating Japanese and Japanese American culture.

a wide array of community-sponsored activities will take place.The Grand Parade will follow on Aug.

declared the official beginning of Nisei Week 2025.

Seven Queen Candidates Introduced; Festival Embraces Theme of GratitudeBy TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERThe 83rd Nisei Week Festival officially started on July 13 with an opening ceremony held at the Japanese American National Museums Daniel K.Its interesting – Memorial Day is a time to honor those who served and gave their lives in the armed forces.

Armenians and early white settlers.amid chants by the Buddhist reverends.

a Japanese translation of an American poem.We make sure to honor and remember them.