vice president and deputy general counsel of Delicato Family Wines.

to those unhoused on the streets in Little Tokyo and beyond.During her college years at UCLA.

a weekly cartoon of a young Sansei woman living and exploring her heritage in Japan.She has also volunteered to help Issei applying for redress and produced an award-winning documentary on the 442 RCT.both Shirota and her late husband George Yanase became board members of the ESGVJCC.

The 2023 International Ambassador Award was presented to Shiba by the Aurora Foundation at their 25th anniversary event.She also published her Drawing by Heart book.

where she was one out of a handful of women and minorities in her class.

she has been the mistress of ceremonies at the Oshogatsu event in Little Tokyo.Kids will be able to experience Japanese flavors.

will present live performances.a one-day festival that celebrates the culinary heritage and rich cultural character of the neighborhood.

The events also recognize the 140th anniversary of Little Tokyos founding.(Image courtesy of Go Little Tokyo)The ninth annual Delicious Little Tokyo.