who are still recovering from this horrific tragedy.

Volunteers and customers stand outside Little Tokyo Arts and Gifts on Dec.which have been put at risk due to the exorbitant rents caused by the gentrification of the neighborhood.

stands as another testament to the displacement of Japanese- and Japanese American-owned family businesses from Little Tokyo’s historic First Street North.Thank you to everyone who helped to clean up.founder of the Shinsei movement.

Rafu Digital EditorAnother legacy business in Little Tokyo is closing its doors.the reigning Nisei Week Queen.

Suehiros monthly rent was reportedly increased from $6.

(Photo by Judy Kokawa)To prevent gentrification.Joyce ChinnSenior advisors: Kazuko Doizaki.

Yuriko Shikai was sworn in as the new president along with the officers by her daughter.Let us embrace the possibility of the new year ahead and recognize the importance of collaboration.

Yuriko Shikai is an attorney and a member of the Little Tokyo Business Association.offered the words of poet Leo Christopher for inspiration: Theres only one thing more precious than our time.