By MICHELLE TIOKen Minami and brothers Albert Saisho and Kenji Saisho co-founded the Nikkei Student Union.

Takeda has also put on display an antique tansu cabinet that belonged to his grandfather.Now retired from his career in economics and promotional products.

and in a way that young people will enjoy learning Japanese.Ive been very active in the community.but its being taught in a very traditional way in many schools.

The name means Village of Light.so I think that we should teach it in a way that is relevant today.

even a record player that is occasionally spinning Japanese pop hits from the 1980s and 90s.

Photos introduce visitors and students to the history of the Japanese American incarceration during World War II.From left: Jennifer Hirano and Vicki Ariyasu.

They are about defending democracy because democracy is not a self-sustainable system of government.Little Tokyo changed its name to Bronzeville.

especially under the current complex and difficult situation.here in the Little Tokyo community … Its a statement that we embrace because it deals with embracing diversity.