See DHS Immigration Yearbooks from 1996 to 2023.

the statue represents the near 70-year relationship between the City of San Jose and the City of Okayama.City of San JoseA statue of Momotaro.

It was sawn off the concrete and the plaque was stolen alsoIt was sawn off the concrete and the plaque was stolen also.was established in 1957 under the citizen diplomacy movement started by President Dwight D

A collaborative venture between the Los Angeles Public Library and the Redbird-Vibiana to develop the easement area on the west side of the branch was completed with the opening of the Library Garden at Redbird-Vibiana on Sept.promoting Japanese literature and culture as well as serving the diverse community of residential and business people who live and work in its urban setting.

In 1978 it was renamed Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1982.

Little Tokyo Branch LibraryThe 20th anniversary of our current Little Tokyo Branch Library building marks a significant milestone for the community.with students not only experiencing Japanese traditions first-hand but also engaging in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.

The sister-city relationship was born in 1959 under President Dwight Eisenhowers Citizens International Exchange Program.They also traveled to Takayama in neighboring Gifu Prefecture.

where Edo-period architecture and scenic mountain views provided a striking backdrop for learning about traditional Japanese life and customs.where they were warmly welcomed by both students and teachers.