Roots at NZ Three … or how about Sierra Chi?After acknowledgements to many folks who helped make this 75-year exhibit a reality.

A special guest for the event was 1953 Nisei Week Queen Judy Sugita de Queiroz.While it did help to bring new revenue to Little Tokyo.

There was a gap of three years with Orange County no longer being represented.the Orange County Nikkei Coordinating Council.the selection process was changed to a community organization-sponsored system in 1955.

The queens gathered for an official group photo by Alan Miyatake of Toyo Miyatake Studio.The first queens were Mary Murai (1958).

and Joyce Yada for coordinating the room set-up and tear-down in addition to preparing desserts and beverages for the event.

Judy Sugita of Orange County was selected Nisei Week Queen in 1953 under the old judging system.The project is funded through a variety of private sources.

this 100% affordable project does not rely on public funds.s commitment to testing new models and diversifying the pathways to new housing production in Los Angeles.

this transformative housing project is slated for completion by the end of 2024.Starting with its home in Little Tokyo.