we also have our annual Obon Festival.

Centenarians honored by the VJCC were Frank Goya.Congratulatory messages were given by City Councilmember Traci Park.

1 earthquake and announced that the consulate would start collecting donations for quake relief.VJCC was established more than 100 years ago to preserve.Rafu Senior EditorGayle Hirami is recognized as the VJCC Person of the Year by VJCC Vice President Robert Onishi.

More than 200 gathered at VJCC and were welcomed by the booming sound of the drumming of Koshin Taiko.The highlight of the luncheon was the introduction of this years Keiro honorees.

Keiro honorees for 2024 are: Kay Endow.

Koshin Taiko provides a thundering herald to 2024.Kinmon Gakuens board president.

This state funding for the 114-year-old Japanese language school kicks off a multi-phase rehabilitation that ensures the preservation of Japantown history.as the Citys Japanese residents were sent to U.

but it never really recovered from the past turmoil.the school continues to hold Japanese language and cultural classes.