This honor celebrates the man who shook off the adversity of being interned with his family in WWII to become a highly decorated war hero and beloved teacher and administrator at Whittier High and.

Jay is the former editor of The Hawai‘i Herald.Submissions are accepted until Thursday.

along with new features and expanded functionality.from volunteer events to the annual gala.and originality of his food was always evident.

He was a vocal advocate for JANM and was always generous in sharing his passion and knowledge of Japanese food and culture.He and his wife Jo Ann Hirose opened a French restaurant in Kyoto before opening Maison Akira.

Chef Akira HiroseThe Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Chef Akira Hirose on Sept.

as well as Maxims de Paris and under Jo?l Robuchon at the Nikko Hotel.were born and raised in California.

acting with integrity in all that we do.she is poised to bring new energy and fresh ideas to the City Council.

She then worked for four more chiefs until she retired in 1994.is joined at her election night reception by (from left) Devon Ng.