which was developed in the 1960s for female undercover LAPD officers.

and I join with the rest of the Japanese American community in mourning her passing.Mark Takano paid tribute to the late Sakaye Aratani.

My heart goes out to the Aratani family.made a remarkably successful post-war journey in business and became important philanthropic figures within the Japanese American community and beyond.honored the life of philanthropist Sakaye Aratani on April 18.

And every year I was struck by her grace.Her death coincides with an ever-dwindling number of adult Japanese Americans who endured the injustice of being forcibly removed from their homes and imprisoned in World War II internment camps here in the United States.

the second vice chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and a congressional leader on U.

I would see her at community gatherings for various Japanese American organizations that she and her husband supported.She interpreted for Mayor Tom Bradley and LAPD Chief Daryl Gates.

often organizing larger club activities and fundraisers.Rodney Nakada (English/Japanese/days) at (213) 628-1808.

Lew believes her life has been fulfilling and is full of purpose.Under the direction of Imoto Hoshunjyu Sensei.