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‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’ at Music Hall

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followed by a heartfelt performance of the national anthem by vocalist Charlotte Du.VFW Youth Group basketball team.

‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’ at Music Hall

delivered a personal and emotional speech.World War II veteran Yoshio Nakamura receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.music director at Kazuo Masuda Middle School.

‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’ at Music Hall

particularly the Japanese American families who understand the legacy of sacrifice and resilience.with a stirring rendition of Assembly by bugler David Sheegog.

‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’ at Music Hall

Fred Tanizaki offered the invocation.

while keynote speaker Rob Covacevich.and ABC 7 news anchor David Ono.

Look has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts-Boston.The entire 2025 court are (from left) Princess Mia Miyoko Takatsuka.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoCourt includes First Princess Megan Miyamoto.represents the thankfulness that Japanese Americans hold for the past generations — the Issei.