and scheduled arraignment for May 9.

and the support for each generation from family and friends when things were hardest.It is one of the sadder aspects of family businesses closing.

Like so many of the Japanese American multi-generational family businesses that persevered through overt racial discrimination.one week before the business is scheduled to close.Eric has already figured out his next occupation: basketball coach at West Torrance High.

NurseryKuniye and Kumaichi Kageyama established F.and the dedication of the family and the nurserys workers.

By CHRIS KOMAIAs the Kageyama family prepared for the closing of F.

the Kageyamas were able to purchase neighboring plots under the names of their American friends to circumvent the Alien Land Laws.The 10 award-winning giant kazari decorations sent from Sendai will remain on display as well.

The overall first place winner of the three categories received an additional $100 for the Founders Award.The Rafu Shimpo; and Gail Matsui.

Miyagi KenjinkaiFamilies/Individuals — First place (two winners).Three categories were offered this year: kenjinkai/Japanese prefectural associations of Southern California.