theres a part of this faith journey that is so important to him.

The family situation was awful for the Kageyamas.Aki gave up school so that his brothers could earn their college degrees.

and the support for each generation from family and friends when things were hardest.It is one of the sadder aspects of family businesses closing.Like so many of the Japanese American multi-generational family businesses that persevered through overt racial discrimination.

one week before the business is scheduled to close.Eric has already figured out his next occupation: basketball coach at West Torrance High.

NurseryKuniye and Kumaichi Kageyama established F.

and the dedication of the family and the nurserys workers.Special thanks to kazari sponsor Shiramatsuga Monoka.

Fifty-three kazari were submitted by the community as part of the 2024 festival with Peace as the theme for the contest.Follow the Los Angeles Tanabata Festival on https://tanabatalosangeles.

The kazari created by the community were unveiled in the Aratani Central Hall and will remain on display through Aug.These are only a sampling of the creativity exhibited for this years Festival with the chosen theme Peace.