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When asked what advice she would offer young peopl

When asked what advice she would offer young people—especially those navigating spaces where they feel underrepresented—she doesn’t point to strategy or ambition.

She talks about perspective.

“Filter what you hear,” she says. “Not everything people tell you is right for you.”

She emphasizes gratitude and grace, the importance of staying grounded in who you are rather than constantly comparing yourself to others.

Read more about Mari Horita here: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/mari-horita

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Moments like these—sharing, teaching, connecting—a

Moments like these—sharing, teaching, connecting—are how traditions live on.

At Zentoku Foundation, we believe preserving culture isn’t just about the past—it’s about building a meaningful future.

During this Week of Giving, your donation helps us continue that mission.

Join us in keeping these traditions alive for generations to come: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/support

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“This whole connection with my cultural background

“This whole connection with my cultural background didn’t start until I started teaching. I always remember my mom going, ‘One day, you’ll understand.’ And I go, ‘I’ll never understand it.’ But it’s all part of growing up, and I’m grateful now.” Read more about Joe Aihara – Empathy and Excellence in the Classroom and on the Court: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/joeaihara
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The remarkable legacy of Nisei soldiers is embodie

The remarkable legacy of Nisei soldiers is embodied by the busy calendar of events at the Nisei Veteran Memorial Center (NVMC), located on Go For Broke Way in Kahului, Maui. NVMC is a vital community gathering space serving the many communities of Maui. Behind all of this is Deidre Tegarden, NVMC’s energetic executive director. Read her story here: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/deidre
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“My mission is really to remind everyone to teach

“My mission is really to remind everyone to teach the right kind of budo to the public and and to never forget from where you came. I was lucky to keep my Japanese roots. And I passed that on to my kids, who hopefully kept most of their Japanese roots.” Read more from Ken Teshima — Life Lessons and Training Put to the Test: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/ken-teshima
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About two miles east of Little Tokyo in the commun

About two miles east of Little Tokyo in the community of Boyle Heights, a tiny café embodies the concept that small can be beautiful and even delicious.

Otomisan restaurant at 2506½ East 1st Street commences its 69th year of continuous operating with a new owner, Jeff Ige, and a Historic-Cultural Monument designation from the City of Los Angeles. Read more about this historic restaurant: https://www.zentokufoundation.org/otomisan
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