Alfred Tsuyuki of Los Angeles Konko Church offering Shinto blessings during the grand opening.

the program moved indoors for the formal installation of new SCGF officers.There are said to be more than 40 authentic Japanese gardens in Southern California and over 90 nationwide.

Poem of Southern California Gardeners FederationPoem of Southern California Gardeners Federation.aiming to apply the experience and knowledge of its members toward long-term care

placed a carnation in memory of her brother.Eiji Sato honored the kupuna (honored elders).

From left: Veterans Leo Tanaka.

Jeff Mui played Taps at the end of the program.the Government of Japan contributed $2 million in aid through the American Red Cross.

such as realizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and enhancing Japan-U.I promoted exchanges between the U.

and community centers tied to Japanese American heritage in Little Tokyo.I sincerely hope the next-generation leaders from both Japan and the United States.