Of course Im going to feel like I miss my home and my family.

Being able to explore more about my culture through the program was amazing.and are even supporting some of those organizations that we want to bring awareness to.

Kara Chu: I am a Shin-nisei Japanese American and fourth-generation Chinese American.And the ideals in what Nisei Week looks for in a queen has also changed: now its more about things like leadership.Can you elaborate on this?Sara: Being a member of the Nisei Week Court was an opportunity that allowed me to meet and network with a lot of people from various backgrounds.

Sara: To expand on that a little bit this year in 2025 on the official Nisei Week website.I wouldn’t have had this opportunity to learn more about my culture.

Sara Kubo: I am half Japanese and half Caucasian and currently work as a Production Control Lead in the Aerospace Industry

Sara Kubo: I am half Japanese and half Caucasian and currently work as a Production Control Lead in the Aerospace Industry.A rousing performance by OCOs Kibou Taiko opened the formal program.

Reflecting upon the event and the two history projects.Kansha volunteers assisted attendees with searching the projects database for their families farm records.

the projects work preserves the historical contributions.over 30 people received their families farm records.