The institute will continue to offer summer internships for college undergraduate students interested in biomedical research or entrepreneurship.

Somi Uehara performs the Tatezome tea ceremony.Soshin Ann Abe expressed gratitude for the association members and supporters who have contributed valuable time and resources to keep the traditions alive and to promote chado in the greater Los Angeles area.

and Soyu Kikkawa and narrated by Master Soshin Robinson.the counselor of the Tanko-kai Orange County Association.and I want to continue to encourage our Seinenbu youth group and new instructors to be active in planning.

Nurturing our younger members and training our new instructors were priorities.More than 100 guests joined the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association for its annual Hatsudate-shiki (first tea ceremony of the year) and New Years luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Tokyo on Jan.

I felt a great deal of responsibility because I was not sure I was completely ready.

Photos by JUN NAGATA / Rafu Shimpo Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){For those who would like to make a donation to our Arson Restoration Fund.

The smoke and water damage extended throughout the entire temple.Efforts are underway to assess the costs of repairing the damage caused.

Thousands of records dating from 1901 were stored in that area.Please know that we deeply appreciate each of you.