Dec 10th 2017 O.A.
LA Auto Show Part 1
The LA Auto Show was held from December 1st till 10th at Downtown, and many cars were displayed. Toyota announced the concept car for their FT-AC as this year marks their 60th anniversary in the US. FT-AC is the abbreviation for Future Toyota Adventure Concept. It is an SUV in which customers can thoroughly enjoy the outdoors as the name suggests “Futuristic adventures.” They have selected Prospect Green for the car. The wide front grille and LED fog lights are very attractive. The LED fog lights are detachable and can be useful for the outdoors. Customers can enjoy an even more powerful off road experience with a 20-inch wheels and wide fenders. Compact cameras are built in the side view mirrors and they are also detachable. The FT-AC allows Wi-fi connection so customers can upload movies they took on the camera to the Cloud system as well as live streamings. The bike rack calls attention on the back. It is retractable and be able to carry mountain bikes as needed. Cargo rack is attached on the top so customers can carry various equipments. The LED lights are changeable through mobile apps and the lights are used as the flash for the compact cameras. This day was also the world premiere for the Lexus RX350L. This model is made with a longer RX model, which is the main model of the luxurious Lexus cars, and has a third seat. The third seat can become flat when it is not in use. RX 450hL is thier Hybrid model and will be available in the US next year. We will bring more details of the LA Auto Show next week as well.
The annual year‐end charity campaign
The annual year‐end charity campaign had begun. This event is held by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of SoCal and 7 organizations like: OCJAA, Nanka Nikkei Fujinkai and the SoCal Showa Kai joined. They are calling for donations in front of the Japanese supermarkets at LA and OC district. The Kick Off Ceremony was held on the first day, Saturday, December 2nd at the Little Tokyo Village Plaza. Consul General, Akira Chiba and representatives of the organizations attended the event. The charity started with Counsil Chiba’s donation. The Nisei Queen and her court participated this day, and waved to the people. The donations collected here will be sent to the LA/OC Regional Food Banks, and will be used for seniors and low income families. 1 in 8 workers in SoCal cannot have a decent meal even if they are employed. We are holding this charity event because we can give out 4 meals per dollar, so we hope to support those individuals. The year‐end charity campaign will also be held next Saturday and Sunday.