Hamas took 250 innocent civilians hostage – 101 of whom are still in captivity today.

administered the oath of office for JCCSC officers.he currently heads his own company.

President Victoria Nishiuchi accepted the Community Organization Recognition Award on behalf of OAA.By ELLEN ENDORAFU SHIMPOThe Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California highlighted the accomplishments of philanthropist Kazuo George Sugimoto and the Okinawa Association of America on Jan.stated the 99-year-old Sugimoto.

military and stationed in Korea.court commissioner with the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

including president of the Japanese Community Pioneer Center (2017-2022).

JCCSC Treasurer Tomoko Omura presented Sugimoto with the award.The groups expenses are covered by fundraising and donations.

Having evolved into one of the oldest all-girl bands in the world.the band was created to provide an avenue toward healthful physical activity for students at the all-girls high school.

Founded in 1961 with a mere 16 members.the school has gone co-ed in recent years and the troupe has not only swelled in size.