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McDermott awarded by Japan Embassy

March 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) was presented with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Star award at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. for his contribution to “promoting Japan-U.S. legislative exchange, and maintaining and deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance through the promotion of enhanced understanding of Japan in the U.S. Congress.” The Order of the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Gold Silver Star, Japanese Government, Rising Sun, Vol 34 No 12 | March 14 - March 20

George Takei to beam up to Seattle for Pride parade

March 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Out & Proud, organizers of Seattle Pride, have announced that George Takei will lead this year’s Seattle Pride Parade as Celebrity Grand Marshal.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Brad Takei, Friendship Commission, George Takei, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American National Museum, LGBT, Los Angeles, President Clinton, Rising Sun, Seattle Pride Parade, Star Trek, Starship Enterprise, Vol 33 No 14 | March 29 - April 4

Kip Tokuda, community activist, passes away at 66

July 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Kip Tokuda, a former four-term state representative from the 37th district and community activist who founded the Asian Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF), was past president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and served on the Mayor’s Seattle Police Department 20/20 initiative passed away on July 13. He was 66.

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2013, ACLF, Asian American, Barbara Lui, Booth Gardner, Honorable Kip Tokuda, Island County, Japanese Americans, Jason Liu, Kip Tokuda, Kip Tokuda Award, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rising Sun, Seattle Police Department, Sharon Santos, Social Work, Special Needs Adoption, Vol 32 No 30 | July 20 - July 26, Washington Civil Liberties Public Education Program, Wendy Tokuda

“Shin Joong Hyun & Yup Juns”

November 22, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Although he remains almost unknown to American audiences, Shin Joong Hyun achieved legendary status long ago in his native South Korea. Now, his music can be heard in the States with the release of “Shin Joong Hyun & Yup Juns” by Lion Productions and distributed by Seattle’s In The […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Reviews Tagged With: 2012, Although Shin, Andrew Hamlin, Custom Shop Tribute Series, LP, Lion Productions, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rising Sun, Seattle, Shin Joon Hyun, Shin Joong Hyun Yup Juns, South Korean President Park Chung-hee, Vol 31 No 48 | November 24 - November 30, japan

Former JACL National Executive Director and President Honored by Japanese Government

November 12, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Government of Japan announced that Shiro Floyd Mori, former National Executive Director and former National President of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of his contributions to the improvement of the status of Japanese Americans, strengthening of economic relations between […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Fall Imperial Decorations, Independent Voters Project, JACL, Japanese Americans, Japanese Government, National Executive Director, Rising Sun, Salt Lake City, Shiro Floyd Mori, United States, Vol 31 No 46 | November 10 - November 16

Kip Tokuda awarded Order of the Rising Sun award

June 25, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Last month, former Washington State Representative and former Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter President Kip Tokuda

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Consul General Kiyokazu Ota, Honorable Kip Tokuda, Japanese Americans, Kip Tokuda, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, Rising Sun, Sharon Tomiko Santos, United States, Vol 31 No 26 | June 23 - June 29, Washington State Representative

Japan’s aging air force plans major overhaul

October 22, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  By Eric Talmadge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   HYAKURI AIR BASE, Japan (AP) — Warplanes bearing the bright red Rising Sun logo roared overhead on Sunday, Oct. 16, as Japan held a once-every-three-years display to showcase one of the best air forces in Asia. The only problem — most of its fighters were grounded.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Asia, China, Chinese, Eurofighter Typhoon, F-22 Raptor, Kadena Air Base, Lockheed F-35, Michael Auslin, North Korean, Rising Sun, Russia, Tokyo, Underscoring Japan, United States, Vol 30 No 43 | October 22 - October 28, technology

Blog: The unbreakable Ventures 

July 1, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Beatles and other famous bands are long gone, but The Ventures still exist after half a century. Not only did they hold themselves together, they are now in the

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2010, Consul General, Hong Hong, Kiyokazu Ota, Leon Taylor, Mel Taylor, Publisher Ng's blog, Rising Sun, The Ventures, Vol 29 No 27 | July 3 - July 9

The Ventures earn one-of-a-kind recognition from Japan’s Emperor

June 24, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Tacoma’s legendary instrumental rock band The Ventures won admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Profiles Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Bob Bogle, Bob Spalding, Consul Akihiro Fujimori, Don Wilson, Glenn Miller, His Majesty, Japanese Foreign Minister, Leon Taylor, Nokie Edwards, Prime Minster, Queen Anne Hill, Rising Sun, The Ventures, Tokyo, Vol 29 No 26 | June 26 - July 2, Walk Don

June 30: William E. Franklin is a rising sun

July 23, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Consulate General of Japan at Seattle held a conferment ceremony for William E. Franklin, who was decorated with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Rising Sun, Seattle, Vol 28 No 31 | July 25 - July 31, Weyerhaeuser Far East, japan

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