A fortunate invitation by a wealthy American couple in 1971 brought him to Berkeley.

and enjoy our culture and the legacy of what our past proprietors.Little Tokyo Public Safety Association/Koban.

Ai-chan or Aiko for those who knew her fondly.restaurants and markets close by.the owner of the building decided to sell the property.

and Japanese objets d’art.but we need people to not only visit and shop here.

The biggest joy they had was the visitation of the Nisei Week Courts over the many years.

experiencing visually and physically the items for sale; understanding and appreciating the workmanship and intense labor of love that went into our items.who led in organizing the post-vigil reception.

I dont think I was crying for myself.memories of that bloody night last January took a back seat to the reason they had all gathered to begin with.

who was at Star Dance with her husband.Hundreds turned out for Sundays candlelight vigil at Barnes Park.