the monument represents the culmination of a collective effort to secure a place in U.

with similar cleaning activities carried out in seven ethnic neighborhoods across the city.I think once the community decides what to do with this space.

so then we can use the public space again.including Little Tokyo Service Center.I want younger people to understand that Little Tokyo is theirs and that in order for it to continue.

They walk away with a good feeling about Little Tokyo and themselves too.Photos by TOMOKO NAGAI /Rafu ShimpoWith brooms and cleaning supplies in hand.

It just warms my heart to see this many people come out and clean up Little Tokyo.

we have to maintain it with cleanliness.Japanese clothing was not required to participate in Bon Odori.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoGARDENA —Gardena Buddhist Church held its annual Obon Festival on Aug.Many dancers wore colorful yukata or summer kimono.

Some dancers wore Shohei Ohtani jerseys.many wearing yukata or happi coats.