Not just eat and shop and go.

This new law recognizes the unique cultural heritage of both Japanese shochu and Korean soju.and many other Japanese import/export companies and restaurants.

Newsom for signing the bill into law.this was cause for much confusion among restaurateurs and consumers.said Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance).

Shochu is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Japan.a traditional Korean distilled spirit.

Shochu is highly regarded by the Japanese people as an important cultural product with a history of over 500 years.

the lead author of Assembly Bill 416.On hand for the event was Jun Endo.

The Little Tokyo Business Association hosted a reception Sunday at the Miyako Hotel.in celebration of Nikkei soccer coaches and players.

Above: Endo (center) is joined by Moriano Imaizumi and Mami Yamaguchi of the Washington Spirit; Masaki Hemmi of the Chicago Red Stars; and Shigeyoshi Sugar Shinohara.coach for the USC womens team.