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collections manager at the Japanese American National Museum.and cultural institutions are a distinctive part of Los Angeless history and character.

discusses the importance of the designation to the preservation of Little Tokyos cultural heritage.as well as the ongoing fight for Little Tokyos future.the Little Tokyo Community Council.

2024 also marks the 25th anniversary of LTCC.led a joint effort to receive the designation.

including about 50 legacy businesses.

Photo courtesy JANMKristin Fukushima speaks on Wednesday in Mineta Plaza as the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that Little Tokyo is on the list of Americas 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.The 2024 Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit Honorees are:June Aochi Berk – Nominated by San Fernando Valley Japanese American Citizens LeagueJune Aochi BerkBorn in 1932.

She became active with the San Fernando Valley JACL in 2017.developing and emceeing of some of the communitys significant events have become iconic over the past few decades.

Upon receiving her bachelors degree from UCLA.As a volunteer at JANM since 2001.