marking a turning point for our communities in the U.

An In Memoriam table honored VFW queens Carol Kunitsugu Itatani (1965) and Beverly Hayashida Chien (1968).The queens gave presentations on My Favorite Photo During My Reign and posed for group photos.

the Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council.which opened in 2006; the I Am an American exhibition presented by Anaheim Public Library and Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in 2019; and Crystal Coves plans to develop a Japanese garden and a Go For Broke Walking Trail.Seated at the head table were VFW queens Mary Murai Nakayama (1958).

She discussed the Orange County Japanese Garden and Teahouse.The first reunion was held in 2023 at Orange County Buddhist Church with 30 queens attending.

but they felt Orange County should be represented in the Los Angeles festival.

The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles was also represented by Consul Aya Ishii.game between the Lil Tokio Giants and Florin Athletic Club.

When Japanese Americans were sent to concentration camps in 1942.until a grant in 2023 raised funds to rebuild parts of the old park.

they practiced cultural traditions.In a way I think we are following in the footsteps of Issei and Nisei.