The event also marked the official unveiling of the newly renovated facility.

The Japanese owner of the building where I had my shops went bankrupt in the crash.I thought maybe I was going to travel around the world.

as the American Bicentennial came less than a year later.many wanting to see Little Tokyo and join the celebration of the nations 200th birthday.I came here on an immigrant boat.

He opened several more Olympic Shops.so I applied for the investment visa and opened my gift shop in 1975.

before seeing a solid business opportunity.

expanding to seven locations in Downtown L.Former board member Toshi Teramoto introduced VIP guests and board member Masa Lau led the toast.

Edna Kurihara and Helen Hikiji.Jeffrey Gee Chin screened his video on the history of SEJSCC.

SEJSCC thanked the following for their support: Naomi Suzuki.educational and social activities to broaden and enrich the lives of those within the community.