Consul General’s Commendation Presented to Mr. Michael Sera at JAMsj Sake Tasting Event
2025/8/19
Consul General Osumi gives remarks
Mr. Sera accepts the Consul General’s Commendation
On Saturday, August 16, Consul General Yo Osumi and Mrs. Osumi joined the Japanese American Museum of San Jose’s (JAMsj) annual sake tasting event. Consul General Osumi led attendees in a toast and presented the Consul General’s Commendation to JAMsj board member and past president Mr. Michael Sera for his contributions to strengthening friendship between Japan and California through his efforts with JAMsj, the US-Japan Council, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California.
Also in attendance were U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and a number of other San Jose Japantown community leaders and members. The event featured samplings of Japanese sake and other beverages from local brewers and distributors, and entertainment by San Jose Taiko and Bachido Shamisen.
Also in attendance were U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and a number of other San Jose Japantown community leaders and members. The event featured samplings of Japanese sake and other beverages from local brewers and distributors, and entertainment by San Jose Taiko and Bachido Shamisen.
Consul General & Mrs. Osumi with JAMsj Executive Director Ms. Vanessa Hatakeyama and Mr. Sera
L to R: Mr. Sera, Congresswoman Lofgren, Assemblymember Kalra, Consul General Osumi
Consul General Osumi and Mayor Mahan
Performances by San Jose Taiko and Bachido Shamisen
