And this is what we see happening right now.

and businesses in Little Tokyo.She is a long-time member of the Grateful Crane Ensemble.

There are a lot of highlights I experienced on court — being on a float during the Grand Parade and meeting all the amazing community members.She reflected on how things were different in those days: We still had Suehiro.We even do an annual trip to Las Vegas.

The most memorable highlight for me is making lifelong friends.She is a recent addition to Asian Persuasion.

She was artistic director of Cold Tofu Improv.

This year offers a special opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude and honor the Nisei who founded the festival in 1934.Iino is the first Japanese American to serve as president of the board of both the California Board of Accountancy and the National Association of State Boards.

which brings live theater to schools and libraries across Los Angeles; EWPlay!.and the newly crowned 2025 Nisei Week queen and court.

a program that develops new works with student artists; and professional enrichment classes.Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon from Japan in 2013.