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LTSC 2026 Mental Health Conference "Ebb and Flow"
Zenshuji Open House 2026 Flyer
At Yatsushiro City Hall, a large banner was hung featuring the late nationally beloved singer Aki Yashiro, who was born in Yatsushiro, saying: “It’s okay, it’s okay — let’s all work hard together.” in Yatsushiro Kumamoto, September 7, 2026. (Cultural News Photo/ Shige Higashi)
Higashi Shige Headshot LACMA 2024 Digital Witness
OAA World Uchinanchu Day Mini Expo 2026
Aratani CARE Icon
Nikkei Health Fair 2026 English
OAA BEGIN Concert 2026 October Redondo Beach
Historic Wintersburg Fundraiser Sushi and Sake | Sushi chefs Jay Chen and Ernie Nishii
Seinan Koreisha Adult Day Care Icon
The statue of Nimomiya Kinjiro seen at San Pedro Street and Second Street in Little Tokyo, October 5, 2026. (Cultural News Photo/Shige Higashi)
50th Anniversary Celebration | from left, LTNS President Dr. Darlene Kuba, LTNS Executive Director Setsuko Nakama, State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Keiro President/CEO Beverly Ito, and Far Bar caterer/owner Don Tahara, October 3, 2026. (Cultural News Photo/ Shige Higashi)
Nikkei Help Line’s 40th Anniversary Celebration was held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Little Tokyo (Photo source: Facebook/Mike Murase)
George Takei and Brad Takei. Photo Credit: Christopher Appoldt (Courtesy of JANM)
Grateful Crane Ensemble 25th Anniversary
The Little Tokyo Community Impact Fund Board announces the name of the building at 323 East 1st Street as The Alan Nishio Building (Photography by Barry Schwartz -- @barryschwartz1)
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) Executive Director announces she will retire at the end of 2026 by GVJCI email on Tuesday, August 18, 2028.
Gardena JCI Matsuri Fundraiser 2026 Poster
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Seianan Koreisha Adult Day Care English Thumbnail