Gupta joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007.

the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition.I feel I have come full circle as I first danced in the first Nisei Week Parade in 1936.

So many people who have given years of volunteer time that continue working every day — they all deserve to be named Pioneer Spirit awardees.I am especially grateful to be one of six recipients of the 202484th Nisei Week Festival Pioneer Spirit Award.and popular Chinese restaurants on First Street that were places of celebrations and after-funeral get-togethers — San Kow Low (three stories).

And this is all part of the Little Tokyo where I grew up.By JUNE AOCHI BERK Thank You to the Nisei Week Foundation Board for the honor of being one of six Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit awardees for 2024.

I didnt pay much attention to the Nisei Week Queen or her court.

a feeling of helping one another with their strength.The all-taiko lineup on Sunday: Hanabi Taiko.

Actor Derek Mio served as emcee.which encouraged everyone to get up and dance

a Little Tokyo clothing label owned by Michelle Hanabusa.but recently I’ve been going through a lot that has been showing me that I dont know a lot.