Prior to coming to Cal Poly Pomona.

respond to an ever-changing environment.her students often use native plants like azaleas.

beautiful arrangements of flowers.The Los Angeles Chapter celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2023.and is a senior professor 3rd grade (Katoku #16) at the Ikenobo School of Ikebana in Kyoto.

(Rafu photos by GWEN MURANAKA)Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Los Angeles celebrated the living artistry of ikebana at their annual luncheon held at the Japanese American Cultural Community Centers Doizaki Gallery on March 23.transformed the materials set before her into beautiful arrangements.

for within the bud is the energy of lifes opening toward the future.

The demonstration was met with appreciative applause from the gathering.a show dedicated to the Nisei soldiers of World War II.

Korean War veteran Nori Uyematsu and Patti Hirahara.Nisei Week Foundation President Joann Shin Cordeiro and son Jake.

A contingent of Japanese American veterans of the Vietnam War.Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.