and irresistible donut shops across the country in a bracket-style showdown to crown The64s Best Donut in America.

From the 2023 natori ceremony at Hie Shrine in Tokyo: (from left) Kyosho Yamato.The falling rain could well be a blessing from the late grand master — witnessing from above the fruits of 25 years of devotion and the beginning of a new chapter.

where he presented a bouquet to Bandō Mitsugorō.with the participation of Yamato Kyosho.I recently found a video of that moment.

Fewer people are interested in shamisen music.O-sho smiled as he shared a final anecdote.

my deepest feeling is one of gratitude to those who have steadfastly preserved Yamatogakus presence here for 25 years.

performance venues are disappearing — like the recent closure of the National Theatre.but there was nothing small about him.

the headquarters building of the 79th Sustainment Support Command.with signage and informational displays to educate residents about Nakamuras life.

Nakamura grew up in Santa Fe Springs and was described as a boy who was outgoing.participate in the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Japanese American National War Memorial Court in Little Tokyo.