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As a child, Little Tokyo was my stomping grounds. My mom was a member of the Little Tokyo Library, and it felt like every other …
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is a non-profit community organization in Gardena, CA that caters to the Japanese American community in the South …
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My name is Frank Endo, age 81, and I reside in Gardena, California. I was born in Wilmington, California, on April 20, 1923. I had …
I feel very fortunate to live in an area that has so many Obon festivals that are relatively accessible if you’re willing to drive. There …
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