{"id":17934,"date":"2020-03-22T20:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T22:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/?post_type=socaljapan&#038;p=17934"},"modified":"2021-03-14T15:48:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T22:48:56","slug":"2020-03-22","status":"publish","type":"socaljapan","link":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/en\/socaljapan\/2020-03-22\/","title":{"rendered":"March 22nd 2020 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;\"> March 22nd 2020 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\/zBcTAyaFuc8\" 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>OCJAA New Year Luncheon<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday, March 1st was the New Year&#8217;s luncheon and community service awards banquet for the OC Japanese American Association.<\/p>\n<p>OCJAA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and has about 350 members.<br \/>\nTheir mission is to provide cultural, educational and welfare service to the local community.<\/p>\n<p>160 members and concerned parties attended. This was before the Coronavirus spread in California however, handshakes and hugs were restricted.<\/p>\n<p>It is President Fujita\u2019s 8th term and she stated \u201cI hope the association will become a home for our members as we cherish harmony with one another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Along with Consul General Chiba, representatives from each Japanese American organization stated their greetings.<br \/>\nA traditional Okinawan dance was performed celebrating the day.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals and organizations that contributed to the community were awarded at the ceremony.<br \/>\nFormer magazine editor and writer, Masako Kagasaki and 3 instructors from the Sogetsu style ikebana were given the appreciation certificate.<\/p>\n<p>OCJAA Vice president, Fumiko Ishii and Keito Nakatsu who have been teaching an iPad class for seniors for 7 years were awarded with the Community Service Award.<br \/>\nLastly, a subsidy was given to Keiro for providing welfare and other service for the seniors of the OCJAA.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Novel Coronavirus<\/h2>\n<p>The Coronavirus is taking a serious affect in the Japanese American community as the threat becomes more serious.<br \/>\nVarious events must be canceled or postponed and restaurants must be temporarily closed.<\/p>\n<p>The Monterey Park Fire Department held a briefing on what locals can do to protect themselves from the virus on Wednesday, March 11th.<\/p>\n<p>The Coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing.<br \/>\nTherefore, basic hygiene management is the most important step in prevention.<\/p>\n<p>It is also effective staying 6ft apart from one another at places where people gather.<\/p>\n<p>It is said the symptoms of the Coronavirus are similar to the flu. Please call your doctor and follow their advice if you have any health related concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Latest information regarding the Coronavirus is available through government agencies.<br \/>\nInformation in Japanese is also available on the Keiro website. Please go onto the JHN website for useful links.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/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] March 22nd 2020 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] OCJAA New Year Luncheon Sunday, March 1st was the New Year&#8217;s luncheon and community service awards banquet for the OC Japanese American Association. OCJAA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and has about 350 members. 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