Go West
Date of Completion
5-8-2026
Degree Type
Honors Thesis - Campus Access
Discipline
Film and Television Production (PROD)
First Advisor
Luis Proenca
Abstract
Rev. Yuki Himeji, the Japanese minister at the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, tells the story of how he ended up as a kaikyoshi (overseas minister) in Los Angeles. He begins with detailing his early love for baseball, which culminated in a collegiate career in Keio University. Upon entering the workforce, Himeji suSered a life-altering car accident, which led him to study Buddhism as a source of strength and motivation.
Recommended Citation
Ren, Joey and Proenca, Luis, "Go West" (2026). Honors Thesis. 613.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/honors-thesis/613

