Henry Takei, Yasuko Sakamoto Awarded Spring Jokun

On May 21, the government of Japan announced that Dr. Henry H. Takei and Yasuko Sakamoto are the recipients of its Spring 2019 Decorations from the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles. Information about a conferment ceremony will be provided at a later date.

Yasuko Sakamoto, former director of social services at the Little Tokyo Service Center, will be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays for contributing to the welfare of Japanese nationals residing in the U.S.

published on May 26, 2019