the number of volunteers in Little Tokyo far exceeded the combined total of all other districts.

a Los Angeles-based cultural performing arts group participating in the parade for the 30th time.The Meiji Ondo Group from San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center in Pacoima.

A marching unit from the Little Tokyo Historical Society.Princess Aimee Kanadjian and Princess Kami Kodama.OCO Kibou Taiko was among the drumming groups that participated.

Princess Kaili Inouye and Princess Isabella Polizzotto.which symbolically sweeps away evil spirits.

represented by President Yuko Kaifu.

commanding officer of the Central Area.Suma continued her work in education even as Hitoshi became a police officer in Internal Security.

Her husband Hitoshi served as a sumo instructor and organized wrestling matches.The first JACL conference in Seattle.

Sugis lobbying served as a valuable test for future lobbying efforts.As Slocum was among one of the founding members of the American Legion.