The expected order of events is turned upside-down when a wayward ship with its starving European crew crashes into the shore on the Izu Peninsula

Okinawan American musician (1991)Fujima Kansuma.Throughout her career June Kuramoto has performed with many greats.

these artists and culture bearers carry forward their knowledge and passion to future generations.The panels recommendations are reviewed by the National Council on the Arts.help us make sense of the world.

haiku poet and historian (2007)Seiichi Tanaka.A pivotal moment for Kuramoto came in the early 1980s when Hiroshima performed their first tour outside of California.

including Ravi Shankar (center) and Kazu Matsui.

Each fellowship includes a $25.these Japanese and Japanese Americans chose a difficult path because it was their way to fight for justice.

Kyoko Nancy Oda was born on May 20.She is proud that her Kibei grandfather was a vocal resister against the incarceration.

Executive Order 9066 authorized the U.she has been president of the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition.