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Dedication Celebrates a Living Landmark
By TRISTAN SEDILLO
Rafu Intern
The Aoyama Tree, a towering 60-foot Moreton Bay Fig that has grown with the Little Tokyo community and the Koyasan Buddhist Tempel for the past 88 years, shaded the dozens of community leaders, city representatives, and temple members gathered for the dedication ceremony for the first living historic cultural monument in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday morning. The tree, the oldest living in Little Tokyo, stands at the edge of a parking lot on the campus of the Japanese American National Museum, marking the historic site of the Koyasan Daishi Mission.
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Study Finds Asian American Voters’ Influence on the Rise
The growing electoral clout of Asian Americans could play an important role in the upcoming presidential election, but still more can be done to increase voter registration and citizenship rates among this population, UCLA researchers say in a newly issued report. |
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Extending Her Reach
Ai Uemura, a formidable musical force in Japan, hopes to import some star power to her birthplace–the U.S.A
Saturday, July 19, 2008
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SPORTS
‘Tornado’ Moves On
Hideo Nomo decides he’s reached the end of his playing days, closing a career with a profound impact on players from across the Pacific.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
COMMUNITY
Nisei Week Court Unveiled
The 2008 Nisei Week Festival kicks off with opening ceremonies at JANM.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
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