Changing Tides 2019: Transformation

The second annual Changing Tides event, Transformation, took place on May 19, 2019 at the seaside estate of Carolyn Elliott. The event was created to increase awareness of mental health in the Japanese American and Asian American communities, and to help raise money for Little Tokyo Service Center's established mental health programs. Over 150 adults and youth from the Asian American communities, including attendance from several prominent figures, attended the inaugural event. The night featured personal stories from Alan Hino and Moet Kurakata, speeches from Dr. Koko Nishi, a musical performance by international jazz pianist and composer David Benoit, and catering by Katsuya. To all those who attended and participated in this year’s event - thank you for continuing to help us change the tides!

Photos from Changing Tides: Transformation can be found here:

People stand at a table behind a banner that reads “Changing Tides: An Initiative of Little Tokyo Service Center.”

Three ladies smile behind a table with a cloth on it that reads “Little Tokyo Service Center.”

A band of guitar players, drummer and Saxophonist play under a tree.

A group smiles together with a fountain in the foreground.

A large fresh water eel sushi platter rests on a table.

A large salmon sushi platter rests on a table with multi platters of sushi in the background.

A woman smiles with a tray of cupcakes in front of her.

A variety of desserts are displayed on a table.

A man wearing sunglasses, smiles while seated with others at a round table outside.

Educational material for anxiety, depression and getting help are displayed from champagne flutes on a table.

An older man shakes the hand of a young one while smiling.

A woman holds a microphone in front of a group of people.

A man holds a microphone in front of a group of people with a piano behind him.

A woman holds a microphone in front of a group of people with a piano behind her.

A group of men and women stand in front of a group to speak.

A man with a shaved head holds a microphone in front of a group of people with a piano behind him.

A woman, wearing a blue jumper, holds a microphone in front of a group of people with a piano behind her.

A man with white hair stands next to the piano as he speaks with a microphone to a seated group.

A seated group of people listening to a man play the piano is seen from behind.

A man holding a microphone speaks to a group.

A man holding a microphone speaks to a group who is smiling while listening to him.

Watch below for footage of Changing Tides: Transformation!

Ty TaniokaMay 25, 2019