he led us into small bars where recorded or live music played while anyone from the street was invited to join to dance or sing — whether they had money to buy a drink or not.

at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California.The event will feature cultural arts and crafts.

For information on other activities at the center.Free admission; all ages welcomeWe are carefully monitoring the situation.

and we will provide further updates as we consider opportunities to assist the relief and recovery.On behalf of the directors and governors of the Japan America Society of Southern California.

we wish to express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the people affected by the 2024 Sea of Japan earthquake.

Vice Chairman Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.and Kristina (Hubert Wong) Kawase; she is also survived by nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister.

After marrying Frank Kawase in 1962.Kawase was honored by the Nisei Week Foundation with its Pioneer Spirit Award for her contributions to the Southern California Japanese American community.

Kawase was the class treasurer.both of which are still in operation to this day.