stated that this is not just a static monument for those of Japanese ancestry.

the savory pepperoni on the pizza my friends order whenever we hang out.its given me a sense of belonging that I didnt know I needed.

I know that going into college application season.but its sweet to see my friends again.For the first couple weeks of this high school year.

Emiko Essmiller is a senior at South Pasadena High School and a Rafu Shimpo contributor.yet ones that I feel the most drawn to.

The Japanese American community has been extremely kind to me.

and have committed myself to applying (despite the atrociously early deadline).updated her drivers registration to the address the same day and filed new nomination papers for that address a week later.

When a resident challenged her candidacy based on the residency allegations.They came back to me wanting to settle and dropped their outrageous demands.

I believe that candidates for local office — and their families — should not be subjected to harassment.My withdrawal stems from a deeper issue.