commemorative stamp that would honor the Nisei soldiers of World War II.

I must tell you that GPP is closing down.He was instrumental in reaching out to the local Issei population.

Leonard and the GPP volunteers created a partnership.When our membership grew from a couple hundred to 1.there were no social services or recreational activities provided for the Japanese-speaking seniors of our local community.

we can no longer continue our activities.when I began talking with various Issei.

Proceeds from the golf tournaments enabled us to treat GPP members over 80 years old to a free annual prime rib luncheon at Lawrys Prime Rib.

But the most important to acknowledge are the many GPP volunteers who have given so much to make things happen: planningSumiyuku Toki (Passage of Time) (detail).

rice paper and finely ground paulownia wood shavings.the doll is finally painted with a blend of seashell powder and watercolor pigments.

Koyanagi learned this basic technique from her family but modified it while living for over 50 years in Canada so that the dolls would survive well in an environment that has dramatic fluctuations in temperature and humidity.Elegance and Emotion: The Unique Dolls of Kimiko Muraoka Koyanagi.