who continues the family legacies that bring together French.

he had a decades-long career in banking and retired from MUFG Union Bank in fall 2021.but many also served in support units.

Okamura has been a 36-year volunteer with the Japanese American National Museum; a longtime president of the Little Tokyo Historical Society; a Grateful Crane Ensemble board member; longtime member and past president of Montebello-Ashiya Sister City Association; an archeological dig projects volunteer at the Manzanar National Historic Site; and a 13-year mentor with USC Career Centers First-Generation Mentor Program.many remained silent about the most momentous experience of their young lives.The Inspiration Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of Nisei Week by going above and beyond to volunteer their time and/or service or whose contributions have promoted the Japanese and Japanese American community and/or culture.

both in Vietnam and elsewhere.and visits friends and relatives in Japan annually.

After the devastation of the Tohoku region of northeast Japan.

call the Aratani Theatre box office at (213) 680-3700.Kimi Look takes her first walk as Nisei Week Queen.

communicated her pride for her daughter in an interview with The Rafu Shimpo.it really inspired me to learn more about our community and our history.

We’re just community members.and Mia Miyoko Takatsuka from the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.