Conferment Ceremony of Imperial Decoration for Mr. Stephen Korenori Nakajo
2018/7/27
Consul General Uyama delivering remarks to the attendees
Consul General Uyama presenting the commendation to Mr. Nakajo for the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
On Monday, July 23, Consul General Uyama hosted a conferment ceremony and reception for the 2018 Spring Decoration bestowed upon Mr. Stephen Korenori Nakajo.
Mr. Nakajo was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, for his contributions to improving the welfare of Japanese Americans in the United States and promoting mutual understanding between the United States and Japan through his efforts in co-founding and running Kimochi, Inc., as well as lecturing on Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University.
Approximately 90 people, including friends and family of Mr. Nakajo and members of the Japanese and Japanese American community in the Bay Area, were in attendance to celebrate Mr. Nakajo’s numerous achievements.
Mr. Nakajo was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, for his contributions to improving the welfare of Japanese Americans in the United States and promoting mutual understanding between the United States and Japan through his efforts in co-founding and running Kimochi, Inc., as well as lecturing on Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University.
Approximately 90 people, including friends and family of Mr. Nakajo and members of the Japanese and Japanese American community in the Bay Area, were in attendance to celebrate Mr. Nakajo’s numerous achievements.
Consul General Uyama and Mr. Nakajo
Mr. Nakajo delivering his acceptance speech
Mr. Nakajo with his family
Mr. Nakajo with San Francisco Fire Commissioners and San Francisco Fire Department officials, including Chief Joanne Hayes-White
