(Courtesy National Archives)By SHARON YAMATOIts been four very long years since I first applied for funds to produce a documentary on attorney Wayne M.

Opening and closing remarks were made by RevObon memorial lanterns bearing the names of departed family members and friends were displayed on both days during the Bon Odori.

Food booths offered curry rice.Young dancers enjoyed their favorite ondo songs.Entertainment on both days was provided by West L.

who was a vocalist with the Chidori Band in San Jose.both WLABT members and representatives of other temples and community centers with happi coats showing their affiliations.

West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple in Sawtelle Japantown held its first full Obon Festival since the pandemic.

Mark Sanwo provided live vocals for some of the songs and Rev.But there were a few of us who made a stand.

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opened their restaurant on Second Street in 1972.after a soft open of several weeks.