introspective stories about the healing power of good.

to celebrate the beauty and rich culture of the island of Tokunoshima.The story follows the journey of a young boy who dreams of making his bull a yokozuna.

Whale Island Tokunoshima was produced independently by Shin-Sen-Gumi and features stunning sights of the island’s natural beauty.and gourmet food unique to the island.Japan House Los Angeles is proud to support the upcoming Furusato Film Festival-Tokunoshima on Saturday.

Dive into these stories with back-to-back screenings of Whale Island Tokunoshima at 11 aIwamoto received the Order of the Rising Sun.

Iwamoto received the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation at a ceremony presided over by Hiroto Hirakoba.

Gold and Silver Rays at a ceremony presided over by Yoichi Mikami.The recent trip to Tohoku was the latest of four goodwill tours to the region.

That determination became a recurring theme during the program at Nishi Hongwanjis main hall.Grateful Crane members found resilience and hope among the people of Tohoku.

The event also devoted a portion of the program to honor the memory of singer-dancer-actor Kurt Kuniyoshi.Additional members of the Tohoku goodwill tour were Mika Aoki.