

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebration of Life for Dr. Shin / Open at 12:00
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebration of Life – Dr. Shinichi Hirokawa

Dr. Shinichi “Shin-san” Hirokawa of Torrance, California, passed away on December 24, 2025, at age 62.

He was a devoted educator and Assistant Professor at Westcliff University, singer and master of ceremonies, lead vocalist of Team Kawachi Ondo, and President of the L.A. Kansai Club. Born in Niigata, Japan, he earned degrees in English Literature, Project Management (MBA), and International Business (DBA). After moving to the U.S. in 2002, he dedicated himself to education, cultural expression, and community service. 

Known for performing entirely from memory, Dr. Hirokawa co-founded Team Kawachi Ondo with his partner, Fumio Maruyama (Moo), and brought joy to audiences across Southern California and beyond. He is remembered for his down-to-earth, warmly approachable personality and commitment to building connections through music, education, and leadership.

Celebration of Life:
📅 Saturday, March 28, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Torrance Toyota Meeting Hall

Advance registration is recommended due to limited seating: https://forms.gle/oEhQpna1ASp3r1Fh8
Updates: L.A. Kansai Club Facebook
Questions: LifeofDrShin@gmail.com | (415) 827-1668 by text message only.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/torrance/celebration-of-life-for-dr-shin-open-at-12-00/200029656564626
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, meetups, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029656564626?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=torrance-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Torrance
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Toyota Meeting Hall
- **lat**: 33.839158509865
- **long**: -118.34349815212
- **full address**: Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: LA関西クラブ/Kansai Club (https://allevents.in/org/la関西クラブ-kansai-club/11070560)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** LA関西クラブ/Kansai Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, performances, meetups, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Celebration of Life for Dr. Shin / Open at 12:00 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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