Dale Watanabe (Photo from seattlenvc.org)
The Japan America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) appointed Dale Watanabe as its new executive director on May 21. Watanabe has served on the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) since 2004. In 2006, he served as commander of the NVC during the start of the organization’s campaign to remodel the NVC Memorial Hall. JASSW, founded in 1923, has been active in fostering Japan-Washington state trade, business, and cultural activities. (end)