Gardena Buddhist Church has remained courageous

life-changing events really shows how resilient the community is.And those things are not separate from each other.

What you see on the surface is the crown and the sash.When we were getting ready for coronation night — that was our 1st time wearing the kurisode.And to really explain what the program was about.

I really feel like our court just got along so well.I felt like I was such an outsider growing up because I didn’t do a lot of cultural activities.

Aiko: We also got to go to other parts of the United States and have excursions to places like San Francisco and Hawaii.

Rafu: How have Nisei Week and the Queen and Court program changed over time?Sara: Initially.Murata said there were more than a few occasions on which she decided to close the bar.

who opened Kin Don nearly 21 years ago.Kin Don in the neighborhood of Nishi Ooi best resembles what became known as a snack in the postwar Showa years across Japan.

and has remained dedicated to her mission of providing a comfortable place to build community.By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU STAFF WRITERThe sign on the door reads welcome and its far more than a formality.