Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress.

offering a unique perspective on duty.receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.

followed by a heartfelt performance of the national anthem by vocalist Charlotte Du.VFW Youth Group basketball team.delivered a personal and emotional speech.

World War II veteran Yoshio Nakamura receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.music director at Kazuo Masuda Middle School.

particularly the Japanese American families who understand the legacy of sacrifice and resilience.

with a stirring rendition of Assembly by bugler David Sheegog.the event was hosted by actress Tamlyn Tomita.

and her platform was Go Little Tokyo!Miss Tomodachi was Mika Fumiyo Megumi Dyo.and she has a Bachelor of Arts from CSU Long Beach.

First Princess Megan Ayumi Miyamoto.and gave her best wishes to the new queen.