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Honoring Japan-US relations

February 2, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle recognized contributions to Japan-US relations Jan. 22. In a ceremony held during the New Year’s Reception at the Official Residence recipients were awarded the Consul General’s Commendation.

The recipients are:

Dr. Charles Aanenson: CEO of Peace Winds America. In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Aanenson established a platform facilitating the reconstruction of fishing villages in Tohoku.

Nir Barnea: NOAA Marine Debris Program West Coast Coordinator. Barnea organized agencies in the US, Canada, and Japan to respond to Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris.

Shinji Kokage: Senior Advisor to the Japan Business Association of Seattle.

Yoshiaki Minegishi: Lifetime Director of the Seattle Symphony.

Tom Sasaki: Former President of Japanese Community Service of Seattle. He also served as Chair of the Japan-America Society, a board member of the Japanese Community and Cultural Center of Washington, and President of JCSS.

Mark Triplett: Senior Advisor at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. (end)

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Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Canada, Consul General, Great East Japan Earthquake, New Year, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Peace Winds America, Seattle Symphony, US, Vol 34 No 6 | January 31 - February 6

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