Girl Scouts from Troop 5325 Earn Gold Award
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During a difficult year, three girls from Troop 5325, which meets at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, persevered to earn the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
Ashley Kaneshiro, Sayla Miyoshi and Nicole Parker were honored for their achievements during the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Gold Award ceremony on June 13. The awardees each completed a project of at least 80 hours that created a lasting change in their community.
For her project,
Ashley Kaneshiro chose to educate youth on the history of the Japanese American basketball leagues and to promote sportsmanship amongst the players. Ashley worked with the West L.A. Youth Club and Allison Taka from the Nikkei Basketball Heritage Association to create a presentation and workbook to educate players. She also interviewed former players and knowledgeable community members such as
New Leader at Japan America Society of Southern California
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Japan America Society of Southern California (JAS) celebrates its 112th year as one of the oldest organizations in the country dedicated to enhancing the relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Mari Miyoshi, president and CEO, Sumitomo Realty and Development (USA) Inc., and owner of a prominent hotel in Century City, will lead JAS as the organization moves into its second decade of service after a century of historical accomplishments in the betterment of the relationship between the two countries.
Mari Miyoshi
Born and raised in Tokyo, Miyoshi has worked at Sumitomo for 30 years. She was the first woman in the corporation to be transferred overseas, moving to New York in 1999 to serve as director of commercial real estate. Miyoshi was later promoted to executive vice president and developed strong business relationships with clients and corporations based in Tokyo and New York.
Erber, Yamahata to Receive Japan’s Spring 2021 Decorations
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Douglas Erber and David Yamahata
On April 29 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2021 Decorations.
From the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, the following two distinguished persons will be awarded. Information about a conferment ceremony will be provided at a later date.
The recipients’ meritorious service towards Japan is as follows:
Douglas Erber
For nearly four decades, Douglas Erber. 55, of Long Beach has been promoting friendship, goodwill and understanding between Japanese and Americans through his work and volunteer activities.