I reflected she should have been an NEA award winner.

while videographer Don Bannai captured the festivities in vivid video.which were made available to all the honorees.

This special celebratory event was made possible through a generous donation by the Japanese American Centenarian Spirit.The club was founded by Vietnam veteran Chris Segawa over 20 years ago to enable Sansei veterans and their friends to gather.a nonprofit organization started by Kiyo Fukumoto to recognize Japanese American seniors who served in the armed forces.

turning 20 is the first important milestone in a persons life because it marks the age when the person has legally matured and can drink.Photographer and videographer George Wada took individual and group photos.

The character for san (傘) means umbrella and includes the kanji for eight (八) and ten (十).

attaining the age of 80 is one of the grand milestones in a persons life.Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Dr.

Kelsey Iino is sworn in as board president of the LACCD by Judge Akemi Arakaki.parents Patty and Steve Nagano.

These causes include the Astronaut Ellison S.a board member of the Little Tokyo Service Center.