Takashi Aniya
He is a second generation Okinawan immigrant. He is the secretary-general of the Santa Cruz Central Japanese Association. He is currently compiling the 50th anniversary commemorative magazine and is in the process of organizing and compiling documents such as the minutes of meetings of the Japanese Association.
(Updated May 2009)
Stories from This Author
Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s Coming of Age Ceremony
Jan. 15, 2010 • Takashi Aniya
One of the duties of Japanese and Nikkei groups is the bringing up of the younger generation. By carrying out the study of Japanese language and the passing on of culture during childhood, and teaching them in a natural way the system of social composition once they have become adults, these groups bring up the bearers of the future. I also studied the Japanese language through the Japanese Association. When I reached adulthood, I went abroad for a period of …
Bon Odori Festival in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
July 9, 2009 • Takashi Aniya
The presence of women in Japanese and Japanese-American organizations and the role they have played is immeasurable. As the saying goes, "a wife's contribution" (the merit of a wife's support) they support the activities of the organizations. The Santa Cruz Central Japanese Association is no exception. Although the organization was founded in 1956, the Women's Association was formed nine years later, in 1965. However, the Women's Association invigorated the Japanese Association's activities, organizing events such as Respect for the Aged …
Memorial service in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
May 1, 2009 • Takashi Aniya
If you open a map of South America, you will see that Bolivia is located in the center of the continent. If you connect the northernmost and southernmost points of the map of South America with a vertical line, and then draw a horizontal line from east to west through Bolivia to create a cross. The point of contact is the Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) Plain, the heart of South America, which forms the Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia. The …
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