It was an honor to know him and work with him.

recognizing individuals and organizations who have contributed to the Japanese American community.and representatives of supporting community organizations to celebrate the start of the traditional Japanese American festival.

16-17 at JACCC)Mika Fumiyo Megumi Dyo (Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute)Karate Exhibition and Tournament (Aug 9.Emma Yasuko Shojinaga Fukunaga.The Grand Parade will feature two dances: Kawasaki Odori (sung by Harumi Miyako) and Sore ga Daiji (by Daiji Man Brothers Band).

featuring local dance groups and more live music than ever before.a kagami-biraki (sake barrel opening).

Nisei Week will run through Aug.

consul general of Japan in Los Angeles; Shinichi Fujinami.with many being handcuffed up against the windows of The Rafu Shimpo offices before being loaded onto jail buses.

With more demonstrations expected for Saturday – Trumps 79th birthday – many businesses were seen boarding up their windows as a precaution.to tackle the tagging on the Alameda Street side.

as she reported another longtime customer and Dodgers fan who frequents Olympic Shop arrived later to drop off $500 after hearing about the looting and vandalism.who comes in to buy Lotto sometimes.