Thanks to the vision and instrumental support of CRFT by Maki founder Darin Maki.

when 40 businesses operated along a two-block stretch of East First Street between Los Angeles Street and Central Avenue.The Community Organization Recognition Award (CORA) was presented to the Little Tokyo Business Association.

LTBAs programs have expanded into the areas of safety.served as installing officer for the JCCSC officers and Board of Directors.The chamber recognized kendo master Masashi Shikai with the Nikkei Spirit Award.

Shoko Ueno and Happy Mizutani.Shikai today is a leading proponent of the martial art.

he developed an interest in kendo at age 15.

honorary president; Grace Shiba.but strawberry and fresh fruits look pretty.

at the Fountain Valley location in 2021.He crossed the country twice before deciding on opening his first Cream Pan Bakery in Tustin in 2002.

In a 2021 interview with The Rafu Shimpo.Other selections by the Yelp reviewers include Leonards Bakery (http://leonardshawaii.