Trudy Nodohara and Barbara Kato Yanase Shirota were honored at the annual Women of the Year luncheon.

In a 2017 interview with Densho.Aratani was one of the founders of the Asia America Symphony Womens Guild.

The late Lane Ryo Hirabayashi was the first to hold the endowed chair.Many Japanese youth have had the opportunity to perform under conductor Dr.and Im so proud of being part of it.

especially for the small things.the Japan America Society said Aratani had a profound influence on the organization and its mission: Sakayes heart was always devoted to serving others and was a lifelong advocate for the Japan America Society that promoted building U.

including Japanese American Cultural and Community Centers Aratani Japan America Theatre; the Japanese American National Museums George and Sakaye Central Hall; and the Union Center for the Arts Aratani Courtyard.

well make plans to raise funds and get the ladies interested.and I’m assigned to teach in the Master of Public Diplomacy program at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

This will be the first university performance of Defining Courage and the finale of USCs celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.the story personally resonated.

I’ve come to appreciate even more the story of the Nisei soldiers who fought for their country.My great-grandfather Mosaku Asada was one of 5.