I was in Little Tokyo on Tuesday and there was a huge crowd of Japanese tourists next to the Historic Building in the JANM Plaza.

One man said his family had been waiting for half an hour for their food.I also noted that drinks were filled through an automated fountain.

I only wanted two smoothies and a Diet Coke!I knew I was in trouble when I saw so many unhappy faces standing in front of the counter.In addition to the crowd inside waiting.Please keep in mind that this was a busy holiday weekend and the McDonalds parking lot was packed.

I believe these long lines can be attributed to reduced staffingpoetry and artwork reflecting heritage and spirituality.

street murals and art of 100 writers of color reflecting on the vital necessity of civil liberties for all.

the Redefining Crazy mental health conference.nearly perished in the concentration camp.

the country that calls itself the land of the free and the home of the brave? It happened once.They helped me realize what being Japanese American meant to me.

Teaching children and teenagers to care about the culture of the Japanese Americans could help.and this is what motivated me to write the book I mentioned previously.