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Does anyone care that a CEO of the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center has a Criminal Past and is probably on the run? It’s crazy to think that a person can leapfrog through a hiring process that included allegedly a gang of people only to be derailed by a Google using employee. It’s now on the LA Weekly Blog by Dennis Romero, who seems to dig true crime. “This Facebook post by journalist Rachel Roh has tracked the situation and says Willis came in to his office in the morning, said … “”It’s been good working with you”; removed his personal items from his office and left the building, possibly for good. (LA Weekly – Greg Willis) Where is he now? Does anyone care? Perhaps the French who convicted him of a list of felonies do. Read the entire first post by Rachel Roh here. Also just added by The Rafu Shimpo.
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KAMEN RIDER Vs. SUPER SENTAI kicked off a double anniversary celebration of Ishimori Shotaro’s famous characters in downtown Los Angeles last weekend.  Curated by Little Tokyo’s new pop-culture shop addition, Q Pop Shop, and supported by Bandai and Anime Jungle, this official tribute honors 40 years of Kamen Rider and 35 years of Super Sentai.  150 artists offered a unique and eclectic twist on these retro icons that have captivated generations.  Super Sentai would eventually evolve into today’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series.  Artists representing Japan included a rare mix such as TOUMA, Devil Robots, Chikuwaemil, Mad Barbarians, and Yucachin’- joined by Luke Chueh, Misha, Martin Hsu, Lillidoll, and a larger-than- life Kamen Rider.  The timing of this exhibit, hosted by JACCC  (Japanese American Cultural Community Center), falls on coinciding celebrations.  In Japan, Bandai is simultaneously developing a new Super Sentai artist-series line.  Their video game “Super Sentai Battle Ranger Cross” was released in September this year.  “KAMEN RIDER Vs. SUPER SENTAI: Anniversaries Tribute Exhibition” exhibits at JACCC in downtown Los Angeles, from November 5 – November 13, 2011. (Text and photos by Caro)

 

 

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