Eiji Sato honored the kupuna (honored elders).

Id like more people to understand how important the behind-the-scenes work is.a role she takes on as part of her lifelong training and dedication to traditional performing arts.

Bridging cultures between Japan and the U.I received some stage costumes from someone in the U.young Mihoko Kawakami made her stage debut in 1977.

she was center stage when the Japanese TV program Shiroto Meijinkai came to LosAngeles.Q: Was classical Japanese dance an important expression of your Japaneseness?A: In hindsight.

Q: This years Nisei Week theme is Kansha.

she reflects on her first encounter with Japanese dance.he served three terms on the Board of Education.

and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission (2017-2019).Haskell Junior High School and Artesia High School.

and Councilmember Bruce Barrows.The new councilmembers succeed outgoing Mayor Naresh Solanki.