She served on the California State Board of Equalization (2007-2015) and on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from (2015-2021).

Many wore summer yukata and jinbei.(Photo by Willa Cutolo)By CODY UYEDAOn June 29.

the need for a space that centers queer Nikkei is clear.its creation was the result of a yearlong community effort that included a series of workshops to create the lyrics and dance choreography.and a performance lineup featuring Drag Queens Gia Gunn and Bibi Discoteca.

made in collaboration with Great Leap.We as Japanese queer people have very few spaces and Okaeri Matsuri is a sacred place where we can gather and experience queer joy in its purest form! I love seeing everyone dancing as it reminds me of when I was a little kid.

many LGBTQ+ Nikkei have expressed that they did not feel able to be themselves at more traditional events.

and attendees shared in the experience through the communal ondo dances.where Mihara graduated from George Washington High School and then received a BS in business from Golden Gate University.

Mihara was one of the original volunteers during the first Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in 1968.co-founded Paper Tree in 1968.

so that the staff and family can celebrate and remember Mihara at the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Northern California.Thank you again from the store staff and family for all the condolences folks have already shared on this platform (Facebook) or when coming into the store to express condolences in person.