2024 February Newsletter
It's February! Stay up-to-date with Kizuna!
Wed, Feb 7, 2024 4:30 pm
Kizuna Limited Edition Bucket Hats!!
HATS! HATS! BUCKET HATS! Kizuna collaborated with Little Tokyo small business, Cap Robot, to create our very own limited edition merch! The design is Kizuna's name in Japanese katakana! Purchase now before they run out!
1 Hat for $25
SALE: Buy Both Colors, Get $5 Off
2024 Summer Camp Season: START!
Summer Camp is HERE! ☀️ Register your campers (ages 7-13) for a fun cultural summer experience at any of our 5 locations. Let's celebrate heritage, create memories, and embrace the spirit of community. Reserve your spot today!
Early Bird sale ends March 31st!
2024 Kizuna Summer Camp Counselor Application is LIVE!
Calling ALL Passionate Leaders in High School and College! Share your enthusiasm, inspire young minds, and create unforgettable experiences this summer!
Grab your friends and apply!
Our 2024 Counselor AND Jr. Counselor application is now open! We can't wait for new and old faces to join our team this summer!
Nikkei Community Internship 2024: Your Chance to Apply!
Calling ALL College Students! Your favorite paid summer intership is BACK!
Whether you're in LA, SF, or SJ, you can apply for our Nikkei Community Internship Program! Be a part of our 2024 cohort and make an impact in the Japanese American community! You have until 11:59PM on Sunday, April 5th ⏰
SNEAK PEEK: Valentine E-cards!
We're Making Valentine E-cards Again! Be on the lookout starting February 9th to send out fun cards to friends, family, and significant others!
Community News!
Start the Lunar New Year with a healthy new habit by learning the Okinawan tradition of Bokashi composting! Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that uses a special additive to ferment kitchen waste, including meat and dairy, into healthy soil and nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants. Participation in this workshop supports the ongoing work of Sustainable Little Tokyo's effort to combat food waste in Los Angeles.
Kizuna's very own, Alan, will be a speaker!
"Tomo No Kai at UCI presents our annual Day of Remembrance. We hold this event in honor of those of Japanese descent unjustly interned during World War 2 and to recognize the lasting impact this has had.
Our event is open to the public, and includes live taiko performances, an origami crane workshop, dinner catered by L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, and speeches from two guest speakers who will touch upon the impact of interment on them and their family. We hope to see you all there!"
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
February 24 from 10am-12pm PT
We invite you to attend our open CT Anchor Training for anyone to join. This live, virtual training will be led by certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) facilitators. You can sign up now with the button below!
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute’s (GVJCI) 2024 Day of Remembrance will highlight the history and stories of the Japanese American fishing village community of Terminal Island in San Pedro during WWII. In a live in-person program on Saturday, February 24th from 2-4pm, the GVJCI will feature a documentary film about the history of Terminal Island followed by a panel discussion featuring Michael Enomoto, architect of the San Pedro Terminal Island Japanese Fishing Village Memorial, June Miyamoto Donovan, President of the Terminal Islander’s Club, and David Metzler, director of the documentary we are screening, and Edgar Award-winning author Naomi Hirahara will moderate the panel discussion and Q&A. We hope the community will come away with a stronger understanding of our local South Bay Japanese American history, as well as a desire to learn more from our community partners and Gardena Valley JCI. Registration is NOT required and admission is free.
The Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) seeks fictional short stories for its 11th annual Imagine Little Tokyo short story contest in the categories of English language, Japanese language and youth (18 and younger). The deadline is February 29, 2024 midnight Pacific Time. The contest is presented by LTHS in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum’s Discover Nikkei project.
