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Kristopher Kato was born in Saitama, Japan and currently resides in Los Angeles' historic Little Tokyo neighborhood. Since 2023, he has volunteered for Discover Nikkei, writing articles, assisting them with their data analytics, and volunteering at JANM events. He is a cum laude graduate from California State University of Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration degree in Management.
My name is Manuel Alejandro Pérez Morales, but everyone knows me as Manuel Okata. I was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. I studied visual arts at the Benny Moré Academy of Arts and then at the University of the Arts of Cuba in Havana, where I graduated with a degree in Stage Design in 2020. Since I was a child, I've been closely involved with the Nikkei community with my family. I think I connect with my Nikkei identity in my daily life, even in the projects I create. It's part of who I am, and I'm proud of it. In my work, I try to fuse my cultural roots, just like I am: a mix of various nationalities and identities. Fun facts: I love all Japanese food except natto. I especially like ramen, sushi, and Japanese curry.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Retired from both the U.S Air Force and local government. A Sansei whose parents were incarcerated at Heart Mountain, Wyoming (father) and Rohwer, Arkansas (mother).
Kenji Oh(b 1981) is a contemporary classical composer, multimedia creator, and a gymnast. Born and raised in Kobe, Japan. Relocated to CA in 2010. [Representative Works]- Opera "The Emissary" based on the novel by Yoko Tawada with Opera Parallèle- Opera "Shizue: An American Story" with Portland Opera- "Sacred Chichibu Peaks at Spring Dawn" for piano four hands, as part of ZOFOMOMA- "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura - Josetsu Horikawa" for prepared guitar, commissioned by Giacomo Fiore
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