In an industrial building in Torrance.

Anything cold and refreshing was popular on the warm afternoon.Christine Inouye adds to the rhythm of the music.

Barbara Okita (left) and Mike Uno were handling duties on taiko.Hibiki Murakami offers a prayer and chant at the start of Sunday’s festivities.roasted corn on the cob and homemade baked goods.

Stephanie Adachi keeps time for dancers during the Valley Japanese Community Centers 2024 Obon Festival in Sun Valley on Sunday.The Valley Japanese Community Center held its 68th Obon festival Saturday and Sunday in Sun Valley.

games such as the ring toss drew plenty of folks to try their luck.

Taking flight are Matthew Wong (left) and veteran of Obon dancing Marc Amba.They will be feted at the Nisei Week Awards Dinner to be held Monday.

Roy Kuroyanagi is the founder and owner of the streetwear brand Japangeles.An older brother was drafted and served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Japangeles has grown from a small kiosk in the heart of Little Tokyo in Japanese Village Plaza to a brick-and-mortar store in the same plaza.CFC was an effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and was sparked by a conversation he had with Yap.