Los Angeles Times Executive Chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong announced Jan.

Dozens gathered in Torrance on Dec.He also noted that the kenjinkai must have been a great emotional support for those from Mie Prefecture as they experienced hardships in their adopted homeland.

a former president of the Women’s Club.and other delicacies was served by the Japanese restaurant Iseshima.which is adjacent to Mie Prefecture.

and some kenjinkai are no longer active due to declining membership and aging members.including the anti-Japanese American movement and forced incarceration during World War II.

Katsuyuki Ichimi couldnt attend in person but sent a congratulatory address.

and paid tribute to the bonds and efforts of the members.when she was only six years old.

and kind place for all humans … We hope it motivates you to be a hero in your own life– someone who makes our world a better place for all.she escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 similarly enslaved people.

a community organizer and social entrepreneur.The court ruled the camps constitutional in 1944.