a cultural and historical and spiritual anchor.

It was not to be just for Japanese Americans.You dont have to be Japanese American to do taiko or to join the dance group.

we may have launched NSU during winter quarter 1981 when I was a junior and Albert was a senior.I came across an article recapping the history of the NSU and all the different accomplishments that have taken place after our first year – the Culture Night.I feel more Japanese than even Japanese American because my parents are from Japan.

their annual basketball tournament.So her friend brought her to one of our NSU social events.

And I could sense that the community was changing.

The Asian Coalition represented Filipino.The CentennialWhen asked about the significance of the Gardena Buddhist Churchs upcoming 100th anniversary.

Gardena Buddhist Church was able to not only survive but thrive.Church members became Zoom experts overnight!During Gardena Buddhist Church’s 2022 “Welcome Back” Obon.

and church mem-bers immediately began to plan and fundraise to build a replacement church.Iwoharas words also encapsulate the history of resilience and service that Gardena Buddhist Church has displayed in its nearly 100-year history.