Groom's Side

Young Clark constantly looked ahead to possibilities. When you couldn't get to do or have what you wanted, you found ways to make things happen. When told, for the umpteenth time, that you couldn't have a baby sister, you said, "I know! When Craig gets married, I'll have a sister!"

Joan Ishihara

WHO:
I am Ryan B. I am Clark's best man and best friend. I'm originally from the Bay Area but live in Southern California. I work in the automotive industry working on cars.

WHEN THEY MET:
May 2005 at the All Toyotafest 2005 in Long Beach.

HOW THEY MET:
We met because of our common interest in Lexus. He and I had mutual friends and we hit it off because of our love of cars and the Lexus brand.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Dynamic

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
There are many but the most memorable one was when Clark was reunited with his birth parents and family in Sacramento.

WHO:
My name is Adrian Kim and I was born in Argentina and moved to California when I was basically 3 years old. I'm currently a golf professional working at Oakmont Country Club here in Glendale, CA. I've lived a nomadic life traveling to many places and look forward to the journey (Vegas, NorCal, Utah).

WHEN THEY MET:
When we were 12 or 13.
We met back in grade 8, but it wasn't until grade 10 that we ever started talking to each other. I had just changed schools to YHS and we were in the same grade.

HOW THEY MET:
I was an avid junior golfer and I met Clark at Scholl Canyon Golf Course where we'd spend summer days literally practicing/playing golf until sunset. I remember spending hours on the practice green as well as the short-game area hitting different kinds of shots and honing our golf skills and then afterwards hanging out at his family's house in Studio City. I've witnessed Clark making a hole-in-one and hit 300 yard drives which always inspired me to step my game up and work harder.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Timeless

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
One of my fondest memories had to be on the golf course as juniors and seeing Clark hole out for an ace on Hole # 11 at Scholl Canyon. I just remember being dumbfounded and realizing how good of a golfer Clark really was. Clark has a natural talent for the game and I was always amazed by his ball-striking abilities. We've shared a lot of great memories together but this one moment will always stick out in my mind. *I'll be a good groomsmen and leave out the time I remember first seeing you smoke a cigarette (I was shellshocked! lol)

And of course, saving the best for last, we present to you… the family of the bride and groom!

WHO:
My name is David Lee and I'm one of Clark's long time friends from grade school. Grew up in the valley, went to school in San Diego, and now working for T-Mobile as a Systems Administrator.

WHEN THEY MET:
I met Clark in elementary school, 5th grade, at Carpenter Ave Elementary School.

HOW THEY MET:
It's been so long that I really cant recall how we met.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Troublemakers? At least we used to be. lol

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
There are so many random memories, but I'm going to have to say the trips we used to take to go snowboarding and fishing back in middle school. Was introduced to those activities for the first time and I had a blast every trip. Thanks dude!

or..

The times we used to skate around Studio City and take the DASH bus to the Sherman Oaks Galleria to play arcade games, look at cats, and get bottles of Polo Sport cologne. hah.

WHO:
Jun Tanaka. Born in Japan, raised in multiple countries, came to the US in '99. Architecture is my passion and that's what I do.

WHEN THEY MET:
10+ years ago...year 2000?
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HOW THEY MET:
Through mutual friends at Tapioca Express in Chinatown!

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Paper cups :)

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
When he cooked yummazing handmade hamburgers during our camping trip to Sequoia. He nailed it.

WHO:
Joseph Indo Sahabu Orange County, CA Likes long walks on the beach.

WHEN THEY MET:
10+ years ago


HOW THEY MET:
Close friends with Wes Ishihara

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Brother

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
So many memories, but introducing him to his future wife was unforgettable. Clark's demeanor does not change. :)

WHO:
Dennis Uyeshima - I'm born and raised from Los Angeles. I have a strong passion for sports which has helped me in my career of working in marketing for Nike Basketball.

WHEN/HOW THEY MET:
I met Clark during the winter of 2012 at one of Randy's club events at Colony. I came late from work with our mutual friend Steve Bitanga. Steve and Randy introduced us and I think we were both surprised we never met before with all our mutual friends. He found out that I drove a Lexus and showed me the new GS he drove to the club.

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
Probably when Randy and I kidnapped Clark for his bday. It was one of those random nights that we ended up at a bar, drinking a bit more than we should, but just being with good friends and having good laughs made it the perfect night.

WHO:
Randy Noboru Masada from Huntington Beach, Founder of Kiramas Productions- Event planning, Marketing and Promotions. Board member of TBIP: granting wishes for pediatric cancer patients.

WHEN THEY MET:
In los angeles at Japan expo (convention center)
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HOW THEY MET:
I was ...

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP:
Bromantic #Clarandy

FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY EXPERIENCED:
Clark falling asleep in the middle of hanging out at the Ritz Carlton LA)

WHO:
I am Derek Mio from Huntington Beach, CA. I attended USC, where I met Cheryl, and studied film production. I am an actor and aspiring filmmaker.

WHEN THEY MET:
I met Cheryl freshman year at USC. She was wearing very bright colors and looked like a raver. We also pledged the same year in an Asian Greek fraternity and sorority that were socially cool with one another. I met Clark through my best friend Randy Masada through many a dining and drinking outings in Little Tokyo. When we all discovered Clark and Cheryl were getting together it was very serendipitous indeed.
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ONE WORD DESCRIBING RELATIONSHIP WITH:
Cheryl - nostalgic
Clark - creative


FAVE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY WITH:
Cheryl - magically touring USC campus with all our friends just before we graduated
Clark - tasting his delicious bbq and scotch outdoors at his old place