Mikko Haggott-Henson, Traditional Culture Advocator
The Downtown Los Angeles Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen League and the Japanese Women’s Society of Southern California has selected five outstanding Japanese American community leaders for the 2017 Women of the Year Award:
Mikko Haggott-Henson, Traditional Culture Advocator
Susan Kazue Imoto, Japanese Dance Teacher
Marlene Masami Okada, Cultural Exchange Promoter
Irene Shigeko Sumida, Charter School Administrator
Norie Yamamoto, Senchaso Tea Master
This year’s luncheon event will be held at the Quiet Cannon, 901 North Via San Clemente, Montebello, on Sunday, May 7, at 12:30 pm.
