a 13-string Japanese instrument.

and his profound impact on the museum.will host the dedication ceremony at 4 p.

The first Asian American appointed to the Cabinet.Mineta represented his hometown of San José in the House of Representatives for over 20 years.In 2012 he was awarded JANMs Distinguished Medal of Honor.

Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy together.is centered on the leadership values and principles inspired by Mineta.

and dedication to civil rights inspired the community to invest in the museums vision as a place that would preserve Japanese American history and culture and Americas democratic ideals for generations to come.

JANM is proud to commemorate Minetas extraordinary legacy.After returning to California and settling in Brea.

19 following complications from surgery for pancreatic cancer.Kawase pursued a degree in education at UCLA

The multigenerational groups shared community spirit throughout the three days with three shifts each night from 8 p.It is available as komochi (small pieces) and can be made from organic and brown rice.