That flicker represented the time of an average life span.

Many shared a connection through UC Davis.Minami closed the seminar with a tribute to pioneering winemakers who have passed: Tom Mukaida.

SebastopolHartford Family Winery.brought together Japanese and Japanese American wine industry professionals.including AutumnFest and its anniversary dinners.

is producing wine at the Freeman Vineyard and Winery in Sebastopol.Most went to school for enology or vinticulture; however.

owner and winemaker of Kosuge Wines.

From left: Akiko Freeman and Eiji Donald Akaboshi showcase the pinot produced at Freeman Vineyard Winery.-Japan Council/Honda Corporation and the Pasadena-Mishima Sister City Program and sponsored the Tomodachi program.

She is currently the executive vice president of the JCCSC.veteran support and charitable outreach throughout Southern California.

Kinaga created and co-chaired the Thousand Hearts Concert to benefit Japan’s tsunami relief efforts.she has been a recognized leader in both the Japanese American community and in her profession.