she reluctantly agreed to use her mothers maiden name.

and instantly fell in love with the grace and beauty of the art and tradition.said Soji Kashiwagi of the Grateful Crane Ensemble.

his family relocated to Los Angeles before he entered grade school.For his contributions to the Nikkei community and Greater Los Angeles.I could always count on Mario to be laid back and chill while he was on assignment for The Rafu.

and the effects that lingered years later.15-year-old Mario snapped a shot of dancer Janice Aiso.

He photographed the ordinary happenings of everyday life – kids basketball.

people will see Mario’s work and not only remember what he chronicled but will remember Mario himself.pedestrians and cyclists in Los Angeles were killed at a per capita rate of3.

In my hometown of San Francisco.you will see so many illegal U-turns and cars driving much too fast.

Is it my imagination or is it the case that there are not many people pulled over for speeding? Local law enforcement and the CHP dont seem to stop the offenders.Two of my favorite movie car chases feature Mel Gibson in The Road Warrior and Steve McQueen in Bullitt.