Jaimee Itagaki Studio

06/01/2018

The women in my family at the site for Windows of Little Tokyo: we are descendants of Amaterasu! the legacy continues on.

05/30/2018

Memorial Day.
Remembering my mother’s family and her parents who have passed on to the other side and watch over me.
It has been said that the Shinto tradition of pouring water over the tombstone are refreshments for the spirits in case they are thirsty, and to honor and cleanse the gravesite.

05/28/2018

This Memorial Day, I would like to share this image to remember and honor those who have dedicated their lives to our country. It was taken at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights where members of my family have been laid to rest. Upon visiting my mother I was struck that there was this monument there for the fallen soldiers of Japanese American descent who had lost their lives in the war fighting for this country and were laid to rest there as well.

05/26/2018

Mission #3: "Selfie"

Once her mission is accomplished, as a typical tourist, Amaterasu takes some time to have an imagawayaki in the Japanese Village Plaza and the ubiquitous selfie moment, before ascending to the next mission.

05/23/2018

Mission #2: “Save 1st Street North”

At the Anime Jungle doors, Amaterasu flanks the two windows. She is the fierce protectress of the 1st Street North business owners, doing so from her home, in the softly golden, shady part of the sun and her magical mirror with remote earthly viewing.

05/23/2018

More than just a neighborhood, Little Tokyo is a cultural center where people come in from other parts of LA to congregate for festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, and more. Proud to support my community!

The opening reception and walking tour for Windows of Little Tokyo! Little Tokyo transforms into an outdoor art exhibition with 11 artworks displayed on windows across our historic, 134-year-old Japanese American neighborhood. Artists spoke about their visions of the past, present, and future of Little Tokyo! On view April 28–October 21, 2018.

05/21/2018

Mission # 1: “Protect Little Tokyo”

Amaterasu is ready to protect Little Tokio in her samurai warrior/goddess attire, solar sparked katana sword, and sun-rayed shurikin stars, as she effortlessly combats all evil single-handedly.

05/17/2018

Honored to support my community.