By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSIts amazing where the game can take you.

The vets served together with a cross-section of America.Fun fact: He worked part-time at Merit Savings Loan Association on First Street during college.

Michael Okamura is a Yonsei (fourth-generation Japanese American) and native Angeleno.Youll often see him giving walking tours of Little Tokyo.They demonstrated that courage and honor are still qualities to be respected even when rendered in a long and unpopular war.

which he learned at Waseda University.He began his finance career in Tokyo and upon returning to the U.

which suffered a massive earthquake.

for providing the serene setting that honors the fallen heroes.Hanamure had previously sought to sell Mitsuru Sushi Grill so that he could retire.

expanded Mitsuru Sushi Grill into a full restaurant with booths and tables.I inherit the spirits of Mamoru-san and all of (Little Tokyo).

The business has been acquired by J-Pop Culture Café.Many Little Tokyo groups had their meetings in the restaurant.