rice bowls and chopsticks to Japanese Americans in Orange County and the South Bay.

a full-time project two years in the making.So I remember he said he was the only one that didnt burn any papers.

He recounted key moments — the completion of the school building in 1929; the traumatic experience in March 1942 when local Japanese Americans were gathered at JIS before being transported by bus to Manzanar incarceration camp; the schools postwar reopening; and the official recognition of the area as Sawtelle Japantown by the City of Los Angeles in 2015.He also honored the determination of Japanese Americans who continued their education even in camps like Manzanar and stated.History and Future of the SchoolLos Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park (left) presents an award for JIS to President Miwa TakahashiBoard member and grandson of the founder.

The City of Los Angeles also presented awards to individuals and organizations for their contributions.After the war ended in 1945 and Japanese Americans were released from the camps.

expressed his feelings on the new changes.

22 held a special ceremony to commemorate its 100th anniversary and the completion of its new school building.who said the shops sales have grown so quickly that she cannot get many items into the store quickly enough.

While hes been able to visit many different places around the globe.generosity and an all-star concert.

Fujimoto said he has weathered lean times and enjoyed healthy eras.Akira Fujimoto is celebrating 50 years of his Olympic Shops in Little Tokyo.