Yet the strength of the Sangha revealed itself yet again.

I will make every effort to ensure that Japanese nationals can safely live in this region and with peace of mind.I also wish to make my time in Los Angeles an opportunity to deepen my understanding of Japanese American history.

this will be my second assignment in the United States.With no previous connection to the West Coast until now.We anticipate the number of Japanese visitors to this region will continue to grow.

and increase the export of Japanese food products and alcoholic beverages to the United States.celebrated its 140th anniversary.

following my time at the Embassy of Japan in Washington.

By fully tapping into Los Angeless unique position.especially at the student level.

I served on the CSU AAPI Initiative under the leadership of President Leroy Morishita (now emeritus).There is still much work to be done.

we frequently talked about the lack of AAPI leaders on the campus.She was one of the first AAPI female role models I had and I am grateful for her wise guidance and encouragement over my career.