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Photos by JUN NAGATA / Rafu ShimpoMochi-maki by Nisei Week Queen Morgan Mayuko Gee.their biggest challenge was trying to convince Little Tokyo merchants to keep their shops and restaurants open on a holiday.

the community-wide event received support from 14th District Councilmember Ysabel Jurado.5 at the Japanese American National Museum.many dressed in traditional kimono.

but the Oshogatsu crowds grew steadilychief medical advisor for the L.

the LAPD reported accounts of arson.

an individual has been arrested for impersonating a firefighter.YAMAMOTOA 2001 reunion celebrating the 25th anniversary of the broadcast of Farewell to Manzanar in San Franciscos Japantown.

The film was distributed to California public schools and libraries in 2003 but was not available on DVD until 2011.Other honors include the Women of Achievement Award from the National Womens Political Caucus; the Carey McWilliams Award from the California Studies Association; a Certificate of Commendation for Literature and History from the California Legislature; the Japanese American of the Biennium Award for Achievement in Arts.

Mystery author Naomi Hirahara: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston collaborated with her husband.Following are comments from community organizations and leaders:Japanese American Citizens League: JACL joins the Wakatsuki family and the entire Japanese American community in mourning the passing of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.