Keiro hopes to reach a broader audience within the community.

‘A Third Face: My Tale of Writing.She added that Little Tokyo was recently designated one of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

and many legacy businesses have been forced to close or move due to gentrification.which was established in the 1880s by single male workers and gradually grew to include not only restaurants and other businesses but also homes.an Oscar nominee for The Bridge on the River Kwai.

I grew up surrounded by movie memorabilia and have always admired the portrait of Sugar Torch (the stripper who was murdered in the film) hanging above our mantle.I realize that the movie may have subconsciously influenced my first teenage crush on a Japanese boy that could have possibly been different if the film had another ending.

Karen Ishizuka (right) and her husband Bob Nakamura with members of the Little Tokyo Historical Society (from left).

I wasnt able to visit him on set but I was fortunate that he invited me to a few of his award shows.as Japanese Heritage Night drew a huge crowd of 52.

and Japanese Consul General Kenko Sone.s game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS and JUN NAGATAThe tone was set well before the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.who is believed to be the second-oldest person living in California.