Memorial services are pending and will be shared once finalized.

She marveled at her grandmothers sharp mind and memory.We are truly humbled and greatly appreciative of this award.

Barbara Kato Yanase Shirota and George Kita.she has worked for many notable individuals.Her granddaughter Alyssa Arnheim said that Yanase Shirota doesnt like to bring attention to herself for her volunteer efforts.

The annual event is sponsored by the Japanese Womens Society of Southern California and the Downtown Los Angeles Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens LeagueGeorge Kita.ESGVJCC for graduate students.

including chairing the Arigato Bazaar.

and hosted many Japanese basketball players during their stay in the Uand Little Tokyo Business Association.

The 2028 Games marked the third time L.The gathering was called to outline plans for relocating a half-dozen large art pieces gifted to the city by the sister cities of Nagoya.

and where they would be housed prompted the mayor to sit down with community leaders to reassure them that the artifacts new domicile at the L.the mayor pledged transparency going forward.