“As a community center.

If someone was having a hard time.under bright Japanese lanterns (chochin).

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.Participating nonprofit groups included Little Tokyo Service Center.

17-18) included a festival in Little Tokyos JACCC Plaza.The 2024 Nisei Week Queen and Court join a tribute to the Go For Broke U.

Dancers with Team Kawachi Ondo.Authors signing copies of their books included Gwen Muranaka.