The 2012 Jokun Recognition Luncheon will be held on Sunday, June 10, at the Quiet Cannon, 901 N. Via San Clemente in Montebello, to honor eight Southern California leaders who were bestowed the Kunsho award by Japan’s emperor. Reception starts at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m., and lunch at 12 p.m.
All of the honorees were recognized for their outstanding service to the community and contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.
Fall 2010 Recipients
Peter Berton, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
George Kato, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Spring 2011 Recipients
Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Mack Makoto Miyazaki, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Fall 2011 Recipients
Masakazu Jack Fujimoto, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
Glenn Taylor Webb, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
Spring 2012 Recipients
Frances Kazuko Hashimoto, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Yoshiyuki Bill Watanabe, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Admission is $50 per person. RSVP by Friday, May 25, to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California at office@jccsc.com or (213) 626-3067.