The Trump Administrations targeting of Japanese American history is personal to us.

One of the most heart-rending sights youll ever have is that of the losing teams players scooping up handfuls of Koshiens infield dirt into their shoe bags.But theres far more to it – the traditions.

particularly the summer tournament.Visits to speak with the pitcher on the mound are not carried out by the manager.Koshien offers an annual reminder of how sports can represent the best in players.

all to show their dedication and hustle.players weep openly and inconsolably.

Tohoku manager Masahiro Wako consoles Yu Darvish after the team was defeated in the 2003 final.

I stayed up late to witness a terrific matchup between Gifu Shogyo and perennial contender Yokohama High School.the site of the worlds first Japanese race in 1915; FK Garage in Little Tokyo; sites of the Mojave dry lake racing scene; Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington; and classic service stations like Harrys Texaco in Gardena and Jacks Auto Service in Little Tokyo.

Cruising J-Town is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.gardener Yoshio Shimazu and newly restored by his son.

call (213) 625-0414 or visit www.including racing mechanic Takeo Chickie Hirashima; Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama of hot rod outfitter Mooneyes in Santa Fe Springs; the first international go-kart champion.