and is actively fundraising donations to support these efforts.

and television personality known for voicing the title character in the Doraemon anime series for 26 years.including National Coalition for Redress/Reparations.

He served as co-editor of The Almanac of American Politics.worked as a peace activist and helped other survivors overseas receive aid from Japan.A media titan known for holding sway over Japanese politics through the country’s influential daily newspaper.

his wife Ceclia and their children supported many organizations and individuals through the Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation and the Terasaki Family Foundation.Aiko KawarataniAiko Kawaratani.

The oldest member of Japans imperial family.

He held the title of sōke for his development of the Gosoku-ryū style of karate and was the founder and president of the International Karate Association.and Oshu Mayor Jun Kuranari and Bizen Mayor Takeshi Yoshimura delivered brief greetings in English.

I think when we first introduced the idea of having friendship cities.Id like to thank everyone for being a part of this incredible celebration.

And tonight we celebrate those values.I always felt like Torrance was my home in Southern California.