{"id":17746,"date":"2019-12-22T20:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-22T22:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/?post_type=socaljapan&#038;p=17746"},"modified":"2020-01-09T03:49:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T05:49:52","slug":"2019-12-22","status":"publish","type":"socaljapan","link":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/en\/socaljapan\/2019-12-22\/","title":{"rendered":"December 22nd 2019 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;\">December 22nd 2019 O.A.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/02rnETL8wP8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" 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>Hollywood Christmas Parade<\/h2>\n<p>LA Auto Show happened at the LA Convention Center from November 22nd through December 1st.<br \/>\nEach manufacturers introduced their latest models and technologies at the exhibition.\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Toyota introduced the new Camry AWD. These are North America-only models developed in the<br \/>\nU.S. utilizing the \u201cToyota New Global Architecture\u201d, a system that allows regions to tailor vehicles to that market\u2019s local needs.<br \/>\nThe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle of the popular RAV4, RAV4 Prime made its debut. With engine and motor combined, RAV4 Prime has<br \/>\n302-horsepower. It has the ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds.<br \/>\nAnd Mirai, a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle announced their new model.<br \/>\nThis also uses the TNGA technology and renovated their design.<br \/>\nMazda announced their US model of CX-30.<br \/>\nThe compact crossover caught attention with their unique Kodo design for having an elegant design along with the boldness of an SUV.<br \/>\nMazda\u2019s Skyactiv Technology allows a fuel efficient, luxurious ride.<br \/>\nHonda announced their \u201cCR-V Hybrid.\u201d<br \/>\nThis is their first Honda hybrid SUV in the US.<br \/>\nMore than 60 new models from manufacturers all over the world were also announced.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Japan Agricultural Achievement Awards<\/h2>\n<p>The Agricultural Society of Japan annually awards individuals who have contributed to the development of agriculture both domestically and internationally.<br \/>\nFrom the Southern California Branch, Mr. Kazuhiko Nakanishi and Mr. Katsumi Shigeta were chosen and awarded the Ribbon of the Green-White Achievement Award.<br \/>\nThe ceremony was held at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan in LA and Consul General, Akira Muto handed the recipients their certificate and ribbon.<br \/>\nKatsumi Shigeta started the North America subsidiary for HOKUTO Corporation and started producing mushrooms.<br \/>\nLater, he expanded the market when Japanese mushrooms were still unique to the US and now has the largest production scale all throughout the US.<\/p>\n<p>zuhiko Nakanishi worked as a gardner in 1962 while volunteering to take care of the Japanese Garden in LA and the Huntington Library.<br \/>\nRecently, he repaired the Friendship Garden and Japanese Tea House in Glendale.<\/p>\n<p>42 people from friends and family attended the award ceremony.<br \/>\nRepresentatives congratulated the recipients and took photos remembering the day.<\/p>\n<p>[\/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>Pechanga &#8211; SoFi Stadium Partnership<\/h2>\n<p>The Pechanga Resort Casino partnered with the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and the press conference was held on the 17th.<\/p>\n<p>Construction is currently undergoing at the former Hollywood Park Racetrack opening on July 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The press conference was held at the construction sight. Casino owner, Pechanga Band of Luise\u00f1o Indians, representatives of the SoFi Stadium, Rams, Chargers and Hollywood Park appeared at the conference.<\/p>\n<p>A charity event for veterans in need was also held showing holiday spirit. Food and daily necessities were given to 50 people who were invited.<\/p>\n<p>Pechanga tribal leadership also donated $100,000 to Morningside High School in Inglewood and the Inglewood chapters of non-profits School on Wheels and U.S. Vets.<\/p>\n<p>Pechanga\u2019s representative spoke they wish to contribute to the local community while they work on their branding strategy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] December 22nd 2019 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] Hollywood Christmas Parade LA Auto Show happened at the LA Convention Center from November 22nd through December 1st. Each manufacturers introduced their latest models and technologies at the exhibition. Toyota introduced the new Camry AWD. 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