Prefecture in Japan of ancestral origins: maternal side from Iwate.

We have not only Japanese foods.it is time to reflect on how the year went.

Watching the fireworks in Blumenau.combined with other color cloth or ornaments (earrings.From New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day.

and osekihan (red rice with azuki beans).the way of celebrating New Year’s is certainly different in each country; also for me.

Santa Caratina state in the southern regio of brazil in 2016.

and drinks with a lot of laughs.PJ Hirabayashi and Consul General Yo Osumi

state assemblymember and community leader:Phil IsenbergMy heart breaks with the passing of my dear friend Phil Isenberg.Our friendship began when Phil and my late husband.

were both elected to the City Council in 1971.My prayers are with Marilyn and all of Phils family and friends during this difficult time.