Jokun recipient Min Tonai (center) shares a toast with his wife Mary and Consul General Harry Horinouchi on May 27 at the consul general’s residence in Los Angeles. Tonai, president of the Terminal Islanders and Amache Historical Society, was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his work to promote the status of the Japanese American community. Spring and fall Kunsho recipients were also honored at a special luncheon on June 14 at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello. (Photos by JUNKO YOSHIDA/Rafu Shimpo)
