On February 5, 2025, a conferment ceremony and reception were held at the Official Residence to congratulate Mr. Allen Mamoru Nakamoto, former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Inc., on his receipt of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. Mr. Nakamoto’s family, friends, colleagues, and many others were in attendance.
CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE FEBRUARY NISEI LUNCH
The February Nisei Lunch featured Chicken Curry, Gohan, green salad and a delicious dessert provided by Carla Kohler (Mizuta). We continue to welcome a growing number of new guests and are always glad to see “old” friends at our monthly gathering.
REMEMBRANCE & RESISTANCE FROM TSURU FOR SOLIDARITY
Remembrance means nothing without the courage to act. This is why we, as Japanese Americans in Tsuru for Solidarity, are inspired by our friends at La Resistencia, and all the immigrants and other targeted people who are standing up to efforts to scapegoat and divide our communities.
NVC has joined “Cup of Joe for a Joe”, a Green Beans Coffee program that allows you to thank a member of the armed forces for their service with a hot, fresh cup of Green Beans Coffee and a personal message at over three dozen overseas bases where Green Beans Coffee has an outlet.
2025 JACL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announced that the 2025 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. The JACL annually offers approximately 30 college scholarships for students who are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates and graduates, and those specializing in law and the creative/performing arts.