Japanese Cultural Heritage Project
Bridging Japan and the World Through Culture.
Overview
Our “Japanese Culture Heritage Project” is an initiative aimed at promoting Japanese culture in the United States and contributing to the Japanese American community.
Our CEO, Akira Fujimoto, immigrated to the United States approximately 50 years ago. Since then, through his entrepreneurial endeavors and up to the present day, he has continued to convey the value of Japanese culture to American society. Building on this legacy, this project is being carried out as an ongoing initiative that integrates culture, the arts, and community service.
Cultural Events
At the Nisei Week Festival held in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, we invited professional enka singers from the Japan Singers Association to perform at a song festival. Through the enka performances held at the Aratani Theatre, many attendees were able to experience the charm of traditional Japanese music, which helped foster a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Furthermore, we participated in the festival’s parade, expanding opportunities for cultural exchange.
Current Projects
We are planning a mural project on First Street in Little Tokyo that symbolizes Japanese culture.
Centered on the theme of “Past, Present, and Future,” the project will feature Japanese players on the Los Angeles Dodgers—particularly Shohei Ohtani—to express the cultural ties between Japan and the United States.
In addition to incorporating symbolic motifs such as the Kaminarimon Gate into the mural, we will plant cherry trees to create a harmonious blend of scenery and culture.
Creating Opportunities to Experience Traditional Culture
As part of our new initiatives this year, we plan to introduce rickshaws, a traditional form of Japanese transportation.
In collaboration with Japanese rickshaw operators, we will operate these rickshaws during the Nisei Festival and related events, offering visitors the opportunity to experience Japanese culture firsthand.
Contributing to the Local Community
As part of our community support efforts, we made a donation of approximately $100,000 to the Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo. We also continue to support areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and in 2024, we delivered relief funds directly to victims in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
International Collaboration and Future Vision
Our company has established a partnership with Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo.
In the future, we aim to create a cultural space in the United States modeled after the Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Street, with the goal of establishing a hub where people can experience Japanese culture firsthand.
Vision
Our mission is to promote Japanese culture to the world and pass it on to future generations.
Through this project, we aim to serve as a bridge between cultures and foster sustainable international cultural exchange.
