which performs nostalgic songs for Issei.

Not all of the bodies had been removed.Kakita later earned engineering degrees from UCLA and built a successful career.

West Covina Buddhist Temple; Rev.Members of the public offered incense in front of the Peace Flame.Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Kakita was told not to give them water because it could kill them.While many were killed instantly.

but he hopes that future generations will not have to live under the threat of nuclear annihilation.

Eyewitness AccountThe guest speaker was Howard Kakita.a music school that has taught some 30.

Shirai was awarded the Foreign Missions local employee Long-Term Service Award (17 years of service) in recognition of her many years of contributions and dedicated work at the consulate.She continues to spend her days involved in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the U.

She served more than 35 years until her retirement on May 3.she also planned and supported charity concerts to raise funds for a care facility providing mental health support to children orphaned by the Great East Japan Earthquake.