student activism in the 70s reinforced the importance of remaining connected to their Japanese American community as well as the need to preserve its unique identity.

Kenjinkai Kyogi Kai (Japanese Prefectural Association) and Nisei Week — to present the festival based on the Tanabata Festival in SendaiKenjinkai Kyogi Kai (Japanese Prefectural Association) and Nisei Week — to present the festival based on the Tanabata Festival in Sendai.

org or email: latanabatafestival@gmailGather your friends and family for a die-cast race with scaled speeds.In conjunction with Cruising J-Town.

The media sponsor is The Rafu Shimpo.The full schedule of activities are as follows:All Day ActivitiesRuthies Origami Corner.

Take a souvenir photo with friends.

and join in the fun at the Nisei Week Plaza Festival.Ive spent countless hours at Mitsuru.

Hanamure also recalled how Little Tokyo evolved.similar to Mitsuru Cafés Imagawayaki.

One of Yamamotos goals for the new restaurant is to make Little Tokyo a hub for Japanese subculture.— Kristin Fukushima Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.