as well as the support of the local AAPI community.

and leadership as future representatives of the Japanese American community.queen candidates will take to the stage to showcase their wit.

The tradition of the queen program dates back to 1935.With the 2025 festival theme of Kansha (Gratitude).at JANM)Taiko Gathering (Aug 17.

Japanese American Citizens League)Megan Ayumi Miyamoto (San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center)Casey Mariko Kuramoto (Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council)Kimi Look (Gardena Evening Optimist Club)Emma Yasuko Shojinaga Fukunaga (Japanese Restaurant Associationof America) Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.at Terasaki Budokan)Japanese Song Show (Aug 10 at Aratani Theatre)Plaza Festival (Aug.

Nisei Week is one of the longest-running ethnic festivals in the U.

Especially during the two weekends of Aug.The National Guard is made up of our families and neighbors who volunteered to protect our country.

City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado of the 14th District.I will not allow this administration to tear apart families and terrorize neighborhoods.

Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia said.and terrorizing residents is not protest — its destruction.