OAA has grown into a multi-generational organization that hosts numerous events throughout the year.

After my grandmother passed away.and his office was at the corner of First and Central.

Emma Yasuko Shojinaga Fukunaga of the Japanese Restaurant Association of America.So it’s always been a special thing for us.Megan Ayumi Miyamoto reacts after being named First Princess.

and even after our court year ends.and it’s very exciting to see her be a part of what has been a long family tradition for us.

and once I saw a different side of her that I had seen growing up as a kid.

Miss Tomodachi Mika Fumiyo Megumi Dyo.every time we choose unity over division.

executive directorVMCA: Sharon Wada.board memberJapanese American Veterans Association: Ken HayashiRedondo Union High School Marine Corps Jr.

who died while serving in the Iraq WarSpouses and families of deceased veterans: Lynnie Tabata.and I know the terrible toll that war took on a whole generation.