When The Rafu Shimpo opened in1903.

which became a cultural celebration that autumn in the stadium parking lot that drew 7.finding creative ways to maintain and revitalize community engagement.

working to support local Japanese women entrepreneurs.she proposed the idea to the Angels of holding a Japan Day.Kimiko Fujita of North Tustin — Order of the Rising Sun.

Fujita also served as president of the Japanese Executive Womens League from 2004 to 2006.Shirai worked as a receptionist.

contributing to understanding about Japanese culture among a wide audience.

which is now the Sakura Gardens senior homewith cake and balloons in tow.

pulls me in close to share one of her impolite jokes.A hundred years is a long time to live.

Readers of her Maggies Meow articles will be pleased to know she is in fine health.where Maggie has resided for the past two years or so.