the first Filipina to serve on the council.

Hisae Murata opened her gathering place 21 years ago.this wouldnt be a proper Showa-era pub without old-school karaoke.

tucked into a small neighborhood in Tokyo.customers and I will just sit and watch TV.The guiding force motivating Murata is clearly to make everyone feel loved and at home.

snacks and libations are on the menu.but caring is the house specialty.

Sometimes Ill try to fix something.

It really is like having a family here.I speak for all Seattleites when I express that our hearts are with the victims.

Officer Rosario Cervantes told City News Service: We are aware of Vancouver.I am heartbroken to hear what took place at the Vancouver Filipino festival.

killing 11 people ranging in age from 5 to 65 and injuring dozens of others.Devin Cabanilla was among dozens of parents and dancers from Seattles Kalahi Philippine Dance Company who had traveled north to perform traditional Filipino dances at the festival.