was established 65 years ago by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japans first official delegation to the U.

Yet students still go through the same school gate.the 100-year-old Japanese American community language school with 142 current students.

And because of the prejudice we faced.gave a presentation on the schools history using slides.Visitors touring the new building admired its design.

and 142 current students and their parents gathered in the gymnasium to celebrate this memorable day with joy and pride.Paul Terasaki emphasized the importance of Japanese language schools like JIS.

Reflecting on his own experience as a former JIS student.

while young children eagerly played in the sandbox and on the playground.Vietnam; Bryant Ng (Air Force).

Vietnam; Art Ishii (Air Force).Vietnam; Richard Odagawa (Army).

VMCA and AAcomp captured a historic group photo of all parade march participants.the Nisei Week Foundation bestowed its Inspiration Award to the Japanese American Vietnam veterans.