I am deeply disappointed to hear that the U.

taking root and flourishing in Los Angeles.The roots weve cultivated over these 25 years are now beginning to sprout.

expanding the circle of disciples.Yamato Yasoyo and Sato Matsutoyo have protected and sustained this tradition without interruption.‘This is good enough for America.

While the 2008 performance featured many leading musicians from Japan.The biggest difference now is that we have many licensed natori (certified performers) in the U.

The art breathes through both sound and body.

‘Los Angeles has outstanding quality.The JACL Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding national leadership in promoting civil and human rights and/or representing the Japanese American community over their lifetime.

which concluded JACLs annual convention on the evening of July 19.and population and public health sciences.

A rock garden on USCs campus was also dedicated in honor of those Nisei who were forcibly removed and denied their education.Folt is a distinguished scientist whose pioneering research on the effects of dietary mercury and arsenic on human and ecosystem health led to numerous national and global policy changes and consumption advisories.