Seniors offer a toast for 2014 at the San Gabriel Japanese Community Center’s annual New Year’s party and Keiro Kai held last Saturday in Temple City.
Board members who put together the annual event are (front row, from left) Yoshito Fujimoto, Toni Tomita, Hiro Kusumoto, (back row, from left) Nathan Scott, Ron Ito, Glen Koyama, Kathy Kato, Dez Roy, Lenny Taise and Steve Kato.
Above: Attendees line up to purchase bentos. Below: Volunteers in the bento area.
Entertainment was also provided by ukulele musicians (above) and Rosanna and Sean Kuwata on koto and taiko (below).
Left: Yoshito Fujimoto responds on behalf of the seniors honored at the Keiro Kai. Center and right: Entertainment was provided by Junko Masuda and Maaya Roy.
Photos by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo