Conferment Ceremony of Imperial Decoration for Mr. Allen Okamoto
2018/2/16
On Wednesday, February 14, Consul General Yamada hosted the conferment ceremony and reception for the 2017 Autumn Decoration bestowed upon Mr. Allen Okamoto.
Consul General Yamada presenting award to Mr. Okamoto
On Wednesday, February 14, Consul General Yamada hosted the conferment ceremony and reception for the 2017 Autumn Decoration bestowed upon Mr. Allen Okamoto.
Mr. Okamoto received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for promoting the understanding of Japan and Japanese culture as President of the Board of Directors of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, Co-Chair of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, and as a core member of grassroots organizations such as the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association and the U.S.-Japan Council.
Approximately 70 people, including Mr. Allen Okamoto’s family, colleagues, and friends, were in attendance to celebrate his outstanding achievements.
Mr. Okamoto received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for promoting the understanding of Japan and Japanese culture as President of the Board of Directors of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, Co-Chair of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, and as a core member of grassroots organizations such as the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association and the U.S.-Japan Council.
Approximately 70 people, including Mr. Allen Okamoto’s family, colleagues, and friends, were in attendance to celebrate his outstanding achievements.
Mr. Okamoto delivering his acceptance speech
Mr. Scott Okamoto, Mr. Allen Okamoto’s son giving congratulatory remarks
Ms. Misako Sack, Executive Director of SF-Osaka Sister City Association, giving congratulatory remarks
Ms. Emily Murase, Commissioner of SF Board of Education, leading a toast
Mr. Okamoto’s family
Mr. and Mrs. Okamoto and Consul General Yamada with SF Japan Town community members
