member of the Los Angeles City Council; Erich Nakano.

the move towards the next level of mobility is becoming a reality.I realized that the two months of training took over (or was it the sake?).

homestays by Kashiwa students with their adopted Torrance families.The tour included a visit to the Operations Center.a visit to Trader Joe’s and See’s Candy are my go-to standards.

the highlight of the visit was touring the “Kashiwa-no-ha” Smart City project.We started the official program organized by the City of Kashiwa and the Kashiwa International Relations Association (KIRA).

I did a last-minute odori practice in my hotel room before heading to the dinner.

I was greeted by the odori sensei himself! I thanked him for his lessons online and told him I would do my best.he always encouraged me to reach for the stars.

for your leadership and unconditional commitment to our community.Mikes impact went beyond statistics; he nurtured a place of healing and growth.

Watanabes family relocated to the Venice area in 1957 and he attended Venice High School.who taught me how to counsel and.