Hirahara is the award-winning author of several mystery novels

displaced a quarter of Little Tokyos commercial area and nearly 1.James Shigeta’s charm and gentle character left an everlasting impression on me and I am proud of my father’s idea to have made him the chosen one.

Keith Shigeta recalled in an interview.Ishizuka noted that people of color were barred from most cemeteries and Evergreen was one of the few that allowed all races.‘A Third Face: My Tale of Writing.

She added that Little Tokyo was recently designated one of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.and many legacy businesses have been forced to close or move due to gentrification.

which was established in the 1880s by single male workers and gradually grew to include not only restaurants and other businesses but also homes.

an Oscar nominee for The Bridge on the River Kwai.OCBC holds regular religious services.

Enter the raffle and win prizes.DOUG KATSUMOTOJoyce Yada dances in the Bon Odori at OCBC in 2019.

and taiko drum performances at 4 and 6 p.and gratitude in achieving spiritual awakening and living a meaningful life.