which has worked to promote and implement the historic legislation he signed into law.

Just as The Rafu Shimpo serves two distinct populations—those fluent in English vs.and former Publications Coordinator for the UCLA Asian American Studies Press.

Professor Takezawa gave sup-porting evidence on Toyotas thesis that shin Issei women are drawn to the U.Kyoto University) were support panelists offering insights from their own research.and UCLA Asian American Studies Center Department—there was strong representation from the historic WLA/Sawtelle JA community.

At a time when there was hardly any Asian representation on the tv and movie screens.presumably the time they should be getting married and starting families.

UCLA) and Professor Yasuko Takezawa (cultural anthropology/sociology.

Through well-documented research.Kanagawa Kenjinkai; third place.

Cash prizes for each category were awarded: $100 for first place.The 10 award-winning giant kazari decorations sent from Sendai will remain on display as well.

The overall first place winner of the three categories received an additional $100 for the Founders Award.The Rafu Shimpo; and Gail Matsui.