Our brown-skinned brothers and sisters are going through hell.

Q: Was classical Japanese dance an important expression of your Japaneseness?A: In hindsight.Q: This years Nisei Week theme is Kansha.

she reflects on her first encounter with Japanese dance.But many of those people have since passed away.I also liked observing backstage work.

or We met again at the Zenshuji festival.Stage design is a vital component of Japanese dance — its also what makes the experience visually engaging for the audience.

I loved dancing so much that I could do it all day without getting tired.

I also hope to give back to my parents.national and international levels.

Elaine Keiko InoueElaine Keiko Inoue has been a volunteer for the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Centers Hot Meals lunch program since 2009 and has been the programs supervisor since 2014.The Downtown Los Angeles JACL Chapter and the Japanese Womens Society of Southern California have revealed this years Women of the Year recipients.

Kimiko Fujita Kimiko Fujita has been a volunteer with the Orange County Japanese American Association since 1999.Specify if vegetarian is requested.