This week’s edition of Weekly Cultural News features a heartfelt reflection on the Azuma Kotobuki Kai dance school’s dedication to preserving the rich heritage and artistry of Azuma Sumako II. The issue also highlights several commemorative programs, including Madame Butterfly, Ave Maria, Tsuru no Ongaeshi, Odori, and Arashi no Taiko/Ashura, all rooted in the legacy and tradition of Azuma-Ryū, which traces its origins to the mid-Edo period.
In addition, the issue marks the 50th anniversary of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles—with special recognition of its founder, Kensho Furuya Sensei—and showcases 11 Japanese restaurants in Little Tokyo participating in an Anime Stamp Rally.
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