The Embassy of Japan invites you to the JICC the week of December 14th for Japanese American Appreciation Week. This week honors the contributions of Japanese Americans to the United States and commemorates those who have recently received Government of Japan recognition for their related achievements. 

Special honorees include Dr. Raymond Murakami, Former Chairman of the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation and 2015 recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, as well as recipients of the Foreign Minister's Award: the Japanese American Citizens League, the Japanese American Veterans Association, the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, and the US-Japan Council.

Please note that you must register for each event separately.

Legacy of Japanese Americans in the US Military 

December 14, 2015 | Monday, 6:30 PM

Please join us for a panel discussion highlighting the sacrifices and service of the numerous Japanese Americans who have served in the US Military. Welcome remarks will be presented by Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae. 

Moderator: Col. Bruce Hollywood (ret.) 

Panelists:

Lt. General Thomas Bostick
Rear Admiral David Boone (ret.)
Captain Cynthia Macri (ret.)
Lt. Commander Janelle Kuroda (USNR)
Rear Admiral Yuki Sekiguchi (JMSDF)

Internment of Japanese Americans:  Past, Present and Future

December 15, 2015 | Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Please join us for a panel discussion focusing on the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.

Panelists: