As Manzanar survivor and researcher Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga once wrote.

Kurikinton — Sweet dumplings made from chestnuts.komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach).

They like to see how its made.While food traditions associated with the new year are gradually fading from practice.where consumers are opting to buy ready-made sets ranging from $80-$200 for a family of four.

mochi remains popular worldwide.One grandson makes inari and maki-zushi and is a fan of kuromame (sweet black beans).

a Yonsei (fourth-generation JA).

The chewy glutinous rice cakes are typically eaten in the morning on New Years Day in a clear or miso-based soup (depending on where youre from in Japan) to celebrate the coming year.He was appointed vice chair of the Governance.

and is an elected delegate in the California Democratic Party.”Kumiyama has worked for State Sen

?Shoppers may pick up their Holiday Hop card at Little Tokyos Yoboseyo! Superette at 358 E.Photo courtesy of Go Little Tokyo.