"Kibō Nobori," which translates to "hope flags" in Japanese, is an ongoing series Faith-Ann created, inspired by the traditional koi fish flags (called “koi nobori'“) flown on Children’s Day in Japan and it is her first flag series in honor of her Japanese-American heritage and sentiments as a mother.  

In addition to this series, she hosts a vibrant, hopeful, family-friendly outdoor festival, in Little Tokyo, with her partner Terasaki Budokan. Each year, on the first Saturday of May in Little Tokyo, there is a full day of programming to celebrate Children’s Day, Japanese and AAPI art, creativity, community & culture. The event attracts 2,500+ people each May and is now an annual celebration.

There is a curated marketplace features talented local AAPI artists, creatives and makers with goods for purchase, and Faith-Ann curates a mix of performances, including taiko drumming, traditional Japanese folk dance (odori), as well as musicians such as Ryoji + Friends and The Ondo Dance Groove. 

As Little Tokyo is a sacred historical place in Los Angeles, Faith-Ann is dedicated to bringing a new generation to experience its energy, talent, and joy to Little Tokyo each year.