200 fallen American veterans of Japanese ancestry.

but this is the first time for stage sets.That time together is uplifting and motivating — it reminds me that were part of a mutual support system.

Ive been especially moved by learning that Japanese Americans continued practicing traditional arts.I would be truly happy if I can share that sense of gratitude through the Nisei Week Festival.official choreographer for the 83rd Nisei Week Festival.

I grew up exposed to American culture but also learned about Japanese culture through my parents.Ive never had a strong desire to do something specific with Japanese dance — its always been something I continued naturally.

Q: How do you approach teaching at the public Nisei Week dance practices?A: I always try to teach in a clear and accessible way.

or Ive been a fan since you were little.We are committed to professional preservation and interpretation of the Wakasa site and stone; the centering of survivor and descendant voices; and incorporating collaborative community input and public education.

Tule Lake descendantBif Brigman.Please feel free to contact us to let us know how you would like to support efforts to preserve Japanese American history.

professor emeritus of history.American Ethnic Studies Department and Sociology.