5 at the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Torrance.

Alans dedication to JACCC was evident in his offer to meet with me and a fellow board member.Alan dedicated his life to fight for social justice and give the gifts of leadership and vision to our community.

He notes that Alan was a strong supporter of the Kosaka Center for Art and Crafts.and volunteers are honored to have had the opportunity to work closely with him over the decades.his fellow board members have been reflecting on Alans impact.

Alan was part of the search committee that brought Pat Wyatt to JACCC to serve as president and CEO.Alan will be remembered for eternity.

Alans presence is missed but his legacy of giving back to the community he loved carries on.

JACCCs master artist in residence.The original plan called for installing the monument at JACCC.

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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.