plus special guests and live demonstrations of karate.

such as realizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and enhancing Japan-U.I promoted exchanges between the U.

and community centers tied to Japanese American heritage in Little Tokyo.I sincerely hope the next-generation leaders from both Japan and the United States.as well as initiatives involving traditional culture.

I also devoted considerable time to strengthening ties with diverse communities such as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI).and I would be most grateful for your continued support.

and beyond — and serve as vital bridges between our two nations.

often referred to as the golden era of Japan-U.Gardena Buddhist Church also has a rich history of resilience and service to the greater Japanese American community.

This is the biggest event the GBC puts on.the kindness and strength of our Sangha should also not be taken for granted.

and gave us back a sense of community and a sense of belonging.Gardena Buddhist Church was also forced to close temporarily during World War II.