2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations (Mr. Allen Mamoru Nakamoto, Former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Inc.)

On November 3, 2024 (JST), the Government of Japan announced that Mr. Allen Mamoru Nakamoto, Former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Inc., has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, in recognition of his contributions in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. 

Decoration: Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays 
Service: Contributed to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States
Major Titles: Former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC)

Summary of Contributions:
As Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC), Mr. Nakamoto made significant contributions to fostering reconciliation and friendly relations between Japan and Nisei veterans. Moreover, he organized get-togethers in conjunction with the Japan-U.S. joint military exercise “Rising Thunder” every year since 2013, contributing to the promotion of Japan-U.S. security exchanges. 

In addition to being a Former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Mr. Nakamoto has been instrumental in the organization of Japan Fair, first as Vice Chair of the former Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association (ENMA) and then as Vice Chair and Treasurer of ASUNARO. With over 25,000 attendees, Japan Fair is a leading event for the introduction of Japan in the Seattle area.