Decoration Conferment Ceremony for Mr. Hideo Dale Kaku, Former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Inc.

On February 12, 2024, a conferment ceremony and reception were held at the Official Residence to congratulate Mr. Hideo Dale Kaku, former Commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, Inc., on his receipt of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. Mr. Kaku’s family, friends, Japanese American community members, and many others were in attendance. 

Consul General of Japan in Seattle IYORI Makoto expressed his appreciation for Mr. Kaku’s many years of continued contributions and formally conferred the Order. Mr. Kaku spoke about his endeavors to improve the welfare of the Japanese American community and enhance the friendly ties between Japan and the United States, motivated by the pride in his Japanese heritage instilled in him by his parents. He thanked his wife, friends, colleagues, and Japanese American community members for their support and expressed gratitude for the honor of receiving the Decoration. 

Mr. Kaku was awarded the Decoration for his outstanding contributions to promoting friendship between Japan and the United States as well as to improving the welfare of the Japanese and Japanese American community in the United States.