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Music and Culture at the Marina
The Marina Culture Jam, a celebration of Marina Del Rey’s 60th anniversary, will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina Del Rey. TaikoProject is scheduled to perform from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The event will also feature Inca (Peruvian ensemble), free…
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Downtown LA
Little Tokyo Sparkle Cleanup Day May 17
The annual Little Tokyo Sparkle/Nancy Kikuchi Volunteer Day will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will gather at JACCC Plaza, 244 S. San…
J-Town/Bronzeville Suite: A Tale of Two Cities
Dave Iwataki’s musical tribute to eras of Little Tokyo history comes to East West Players on May 23. By MIYA IWATAKISPECIAL TO THE RAFU Dave Iwataki was walking…
An Afternoon of Nostalgic Tunes
The L.A. Kansai Club presented the Spring Singing Festival on April 13 at Nishi Hongwanji Betsuin in Little Tokyo. Co-presented by Karin Creations, the concert featured 24 local…
LAAPFF to Screen Documentary ‘Yonsei’ May 7
The closing night of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival will include Rachel Michio Whitney’s short documentary “Yonsei” on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at Democracy…
South Bay
Matsutoyo Kai Celebrates 60th Anniversary June 1 in Gardena
Since its founding in 1965, Matsutoyo Kai (led by Matsutoyo Sato) has dedicated itself to the promotion and preservation of traditional Japanese folk music. On Sunday, June 1, at 12…
Memorial Day Service at Gardena Valley JCI
The Gardena Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 will hold its annual Memorial Day service honoring all deceased post who served in defense of our country on foreign…
Torrance Concert to Bring Sights, Sounds and Spirit of Ryūkyū Islands
On Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., the Okinawa Association of America (OAA) will bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the Ryūkyū Islands to the James R.…
AAPI Short Film Screening at GVJCI
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute and Visual Communications will present AAPI short film screenings and a discussion on Saturday, May…
West LA
Japanese Chefs United Donates to L.A. Fire Department Foundation to Firefighting Efforts
In response to the recent devastating fires in Altadena and Los Angeles, Japanese Chefs United, a coalition of local Japanese restaurants, has made a charitable donation to the Los Angeles…
Most AAPI Incumbents Re-elected to Congress
Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports Among AAPI candidates in California congressional races on Nov. 5, incumbents were generally successful while challengers came up short, but one Orange…
Celebration of Giant Robot’s 30th Anniversary
Greater Los Angeles JACL, co-hosting with Sansei Legacy, will present “Giant Robot: Asian American Pop Culture” online on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. The book…
After Over 80 Years of Service, F.K. Nursery in Sawtelle Closes
By CHRIS KOMAI As the Kageyama family prepared for the closing of F.K. Nursery in the Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles on June 28, Eric, the youngest…
Obituary
Masami George Ozamoto
A private funeral service for Masami George Ozamoto (101), who ed away on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at WLA…
Sally Tagawa
Sally Tagawa, 78, a longtime resident of Montebello, Calif., ed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. She was preceded in her death by her…
Pamela Mary Hamashita
Pamela Mary Hamashita, 73-year-old, Los Angeles, Calif.-born Sansei, ed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. Per Pam’s request, no services will be held. She…
Andrea “Andie” Kimura
A funeral service for Andrea “Andie” Kimura, 37-year-old, Los Angeles, Calif.-born Sansei who ed away on May 4, 2025 in Santa Monica, Calif., will…
Koichi Ono
Koichi Ono, 93, a Hawaii-born resident of Monterey Park, ed away on April 27, 2025, after battling cancer. He is survived by son, Daryl Ono;…