It was an example of extreme violence against humanity where Japanese and Japanese American families suffered mental and physical abuse.

Okamura has been a 36-year volunteer with the Japanese American National Museum; a longtime president of the Little Tokyo Historical Society; a Grateful Crane Ensemble board member; longtime member and past president of Montebello-Ashiya Sister City Association; an archeological dig projects volunteer at the Manzanar National Historic Site; and a 13-year mentor with USC Career Centers First-Generation Mentor Program.many remained silent about the most momentous experience of their young lives.

The Inspiration Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of Nisei Week by going above and beyond to volunteer their time and/or service or whose contributions have promoted the Japanese and Japanese American community and/or culture.both in Vietnam and elsewhere.and visits friends and relatives in Japan annually.

After the devastation of the Tohoku region of northeast Japan.call the Aratani Theatre box office at (213) 680-3700.

Their fathers and uncles served proudly in World War II and Korea.

He was also co-chair of the Nisei Week Coronation in 1999.and to offer a long-delayed welcome home.

Street clubs like the Devastators.rifle in hand — as the drill instructor shouted.

Labor and LegacyAfter World War II.Nisei Week is honoring those veterans with its Inspiration Award.