San Fernando VFW Post 4140 commemorated Memorial Day by paying respects to friends and family members at the annual dinner held at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center in Pacoima.

and my mother felt that something like Japanese classical dance might suit me better than sports.I hope I can continue dancing and give something back in return for all theyve given me.

Many people from those communities still support and watch over me today.Q: What is your approach when teaching Japanese dance?A: I try to be clear and gentle in my instruction.and the attitude of learning with respect — which I find deeply appealing.

but I stayed at the iemotos (head familys) home and learned many things.observe training sessions with other students and actors.

By TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERBando Hidesomi.

I would sit quietly in the studio.000 gathered for a brief rally before marching down Colorado Blvd.

and were adamant that this is a pivotal moment to defend for democracy in the U.the rallies were incident-free.

Demonstrations were also staged across the Americas and overseas.The New York City Police Department reported zero arrests across the city during the duration of protests there.