{"id":16157,"date":"2018-04-22T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/?post_type=socaljapan&#038;p=16157"},"modified":"2018-04-29T16:22:50","modified_gmt":"2018-04-29T23:22:50","slug":"04-22-2018","status":"publish","type":"socaljapan","link":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/en\/socaljapan\/04-22-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Apr 22nd 2018 O.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Apr 22nd 2018 O.A.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qd7zZMiwWp0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cTokyo City Cup\u201d and Japan Family Day at the Santa Anita Park<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday, April 8th was the \u201cTokyo City Cup\u201d and Japan Family Day at the Santa Anita Park.The Santa Anita Park became sisters with the Ohi\u00a0 Racecourse on 1995. Since then, \u201cTokyo City Cup\u201d happens every Spring at Santa Anita and \u201cSanta Anita Trophy\u201d at the Ohi Racecourse on\u00a0 Summer strengthening their friendship. Tokyo City Cup is a high-stakes race betting for the grand prize of $100,000\u00a0at a 1.5 mile long distance course, and thoroughbred horses\u00a0ran again this year. Jokey, Flavien Prat\u2019s Hoppertunity chased Twentytwentyvision from behind and finished 1st place. Pictures were taken with a toast at the winner\u2019s circle with the Ohi\u00a0Racecourse representatives and the horse owners. Also, many Japanese cultures were introduced at the \u201cJapan Family Day\u201d\u00a0that happened at the same day. Food booths like takoyaki and okonomiyaki lined up as well as pop\u00a0cultures being introduced. Demonstrations of karate and sumo wrestling\u00a0were also held. 15,000 people visited this day. Families enjoyed their nice, spring\u00a0weekend.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>the 42nd inauguration ceremony &amp; the gala dinner of the Japanese American Bar Association<\/h2>\n<p>Wednesday, April 4th was the 42nd inauguration ceremony with the gala dinner of the Japanese American Bar Association at Downtown<br \/>\nLA. JABA was found to fulfill their purpose of assisting Japanese Americans obtain their civil rights and support Japanese Americans that are in legal professions. They are also active in the community and offer free legal consultation in Japanese several times a year. They also have scholarship programs honoring the Japanese American lawyers who experienced the concentration camps of WWII, and offer the opportunity for young adults to learn the law. Ryan Iwasaka took the office this year. Iwasaka stated \u201cI shall pass down the history of not only ours but what our parents and ancestors experienced to the future generation.\u201d LA Mayor, Eric Garcetti\u2019s keynote speech was this night\u2019s main event. Garcetti stated \u201cThe most important towards racism is the bonding of every one of us\u201d as he mentioned the history of Japanese internment. The Community Trailblazer Award was awarded to 4th generation Japanese American NASCAR driver, Kyle Miyata Larson. He couldn\u2019t be present for the award due to a race however, a video was shown introducing his family history and accepting the plaque.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>The 2nd business mixer by the JCC of SoCal<\/h2>\n<p>The 2nd business mixer was held by the JCC of SoCal on Thursday, March 22nd and participants got the opportunity to network. JCC is a nonprofit organization focusing on networking Japanese businesses and strengthening US\/Japan relationships. This event is held every month aiming to stimulate the community through business. Due to the cooperation of the SoCal Rinri Houjinkai, Nadeshiko-kai that spreads kimono culture and the Japanese American Men\u2019s Glee Club, 40 expats and business owners of the LA and OC have participated. Participants exchanged business cards and networked through introducing themselves. The next business mixer will be held at OC.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>The subsidy acceptance luncheon of Keiro<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday, April 14th was the subsidy acceptance luncheon of Keiro at the JANM. Keiro is a NPO organization founded to support and better the lives of the Japanese American elders and their helpers. Currently, 73 thousand Japanese American elders reside in LA, OC<br \/>\nand Ventura county. 97% live in their homes and is said that they wish in-home care. Understanding the situation, Keiro has been providing subsidy to small and mid-size nonprofit organizations as part of the community. This program started 2 years ago with 14 members reviewing the organizations. This year, subsidy was sent to 41 organizations. Representative of Keiro, Leona Hiraoka stated \u201cOur partnership with the organizations will be more important from now on.\u201d Iyashi Care, a palliative care for the patient and their supporters were provided this day by the medical institution, Providence Health and Service. Physical and mental care were provided to the people.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Apr 22nd 2018 O.A. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] \u201cTokyo City Cup\u201d and Japan Family Day at the Santa Anita Park Sunday, April 8th was the \u201cTokyo City Cup\u201d and Japan Family Day at the Santa Anita Park.The Santa Anita Park became sisters with the Ohi\u00a0 Racecourse on 1995. 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