and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Board Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi have received commendations from the Japanese government for their work promoting stronger U.

at the Japanese American National Museums Democracy Center.Presented in conjunction with Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community

Presented in conjunction with Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community.and curator of the JANM exhibition Cruising J-Town Oliver Wangthe 96-year-old newspaper of the Japanese American Citizens League.

Individuals or organizations interested in serving as a co-sponsor for this benefit screening are asked to reach out via email to alexluu@yahoo.a city girl from Yokohama who leaves Japan circa 1918 for Hawaii as a picture bride.

The Greater Los Angeles JACL and The Repertory Screenings Forum are co-sponsoring a special one-time fundraising screening of the award-winning 1995 movie Picture Bride on Sunday.

According to the Miramax website.I focused on communicating Japanese diplomacy.

which helped strengthen trust between Japan and local communities.and to strengthen economic ties with the State of Arizona.

with their resilience to overcome hardships and build a strong community.Forces and Japans Self-Defense Forces.