Oct 15th 2017 O.A.
The 25th anniversary ceremony for Nishiyamato Academy of California
The 25th anniversary ceremony for the Japanese school, Nishiyamato Academy of California located in the city of Lomita was held on Friday, September 22nd. Nishiyamato started in 1992 with its main campus located in Nara, Japan. It is the only full-time Japanese school in west coast that is officially recognized by the MEXT of Japan. Students and parents; House of Representatives, Al Muratsuchi; Lomita mayor and local community members attended the ceremony. Chairman and founder, Ryotaro Tanose who attended from Japan stated “The reason why this school was able to overcome many obstacles is all thanks to the school staff and supporters.” Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Innovation Culture Center that is currently under construction, was revealed to the attendees. After the construction is completed, the facility will be used as a student library, media center and a gathering spot for the local community members. Student speeches and koto music performance, as well as choir sung by the entire students were performed at this ceremony and celebrated the school’s 25th anniversary.
Rhamnan health seminar
Friday, September 29th was Rhamnan health seminar in Gardena. This seminar was held by the health product manufacturer, KONAN USA. Guest from Japan, Koji Suzuki Ph.D. of Suzuka University of Medical Science also did a lecture. Suzuki Ph.D. specializes in thrombosis research and talked about the effects the rhamnan sulfate – a component from green seaweed, has on the human body. Rhamnan sulfate is mainly contained in aosa seaweeds, an ingredient in Mie prefecture that is used in dishes like miso soups. According to Suzuki Ph.D., the rhamnan sulfate controls blood clots, prevents strokes and coronary thrombosis. It also has potentials of improving lifestyle diseases. The aosa seaweed has many microscopic cells shaped like konbu kelps. There are multiple ingredients in between those cells, and rhamnan sulfate is one of them. We hope consumers can get the positive effects of the aosa seaweed by consuming health products that contain condensed and concentrated rhamnan sulfates. Q&A session was held after the lecture, and a mini concert by the community choir group entertained the attendees.