in front of the Veterans Memorial located outside Glendale City Hall.

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Several events are being held in Japantown in conjunction with APEC.The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California in San Francisco hosted Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Monday for a roundtable discussion with Japantown and other cultural leaders in the larger Japanese American community.an intergovernmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim.

Kamikawa was in San Francisco for a meeting of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation).Pictured from left: Diane Matsuda.

PJ Hirabayashi and Consul General Yo Osumi

state assemblymember and community leader:Phil IsenbergMy heart breaks with the passing of my dear friend Phil Isenberg.Munemori grew up in Glendale before joining the Army at 19.

Sadao Munemori Square honors the Nisei soldier who grew up in Glendale.were taken during the war to Manzanar.

the Distinguished Service Cross.a son of Glendales name officially has a place of respect and gratitude in the city.