and nobody was going to save me.

principal of the Japanese School.Hiroko Higuchi (Muratsuchis wife).

Keawe Kamaki (right) of the ukulele group recognized the contributions of Bette Kurihara and Mike Perez.Carrisa Cordero and Karrie Takeuchi.1962: Southeast Japanese School became a nonprofit organization.

Norwalk Youth Sports; Joyce Sumimoto.Entertainment was provided by the Daijyokkei Band.

Bob Archuleta and SEJSCC board member Ernie Nishii celebrate with the traditional breaking of a sake cask.

which was just east of SEJSCCs present site.student activism in the 70s reinforced the importance of remaining connected to their Japanese American community as well as the need to preserve its unique identity.

to create childrens books on Japanese American culture.and Japanese American cultures and communities.

The restaurant is named after the Loire Valley town where the founding chef-owner.and wrote interpretive materials about Japanese American culture.