Photos courtesy GFBNEC except where?notedLauren Kinkade Wong sang the national anthem and the 100th Battalion/442nd Infantry Regiment Honor Guard posted the colors.

using spoken word to amplify the musical journey.Kansha Shimasu (Profound Gratitude).

Dave was excited to learn about the unspoken history of Bronzeville.Daves musical journey was influenced by many genres.Noted classical Japanese musicians are Madame Matsutoyo Sato.

Greg Watanabe will narrate to help transport the audience through different time frames.Public Library / Library of CongressKiichiro Uyeda (right) at the Bronzeville 5-10-25-Cent Store.

new features have been added to each of the three movements to contemporize and enhance the experience.

and continues to gig with JA bands.and other long-time and legacy businesses in Little Tokyo.

From left: George Ota (brother).Our court are very close friends.

Sharing and celebrating our history.but I had a great time being in the parade.