The fact that they upheld those traditions under such extreme conditions made me feel that theres no excuse for us today not to carry them on.

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.During the 2008 concert in Los Angeles.a traditional Japanese music form.

25 Years of Steady GrowthAbove all.the late headmaster of the Bando School of Japanese dance.

The Early Days and Her Fathers VisionYamatogaku USA was born from Hisamitsus strong conviction.

Ahead of the milestone concert.Most of the buildings were demolished.

an action that was justified using these same Alien Enemies Act that Trump used this year to deport migrants illegally.along the coast and the isolated communitys proximity to a naval shipyard.

Photos by JOE AKIRACyntia Avi?a.who would not even allow him to put on his shoes and dragged him out with his zori.