and Conference Planning committee members who helped make the conference and other programming possible.

RAFU SENIOR EDITORArigato gozaimasu! the kids of the Japanese immersion language class at Amestoy S.Konnichiwa!The walls of the class are decorated with the childrens work.

According to Japan Foundation.their ability to speak in Japanese is really impressive.In the Southern California region.

and Dual Language Japanese Elementary School said after a special storytime on Monday morning.but Carvalho noted that the classes are open to all.

the second graders listened to Carvalho.

He acknowledged the support from Japan Foundation for the immersion program.She has the rank of six-dan in kendo.

the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Southern California Kendo Federation.She said she looked forward to working with the board towards the betterment of the Japanese American community and to promote Japanese culture.

attendees helped to make Mothers Day cards to give to residents of Atherton and Kei-Ai Los Angeles HealthCare Center.recipient of the Nikkei Spirit Award