Consul general Masahiro Omura (right) chatting with Sen. Karen Fraser.
The consul general of Japan in Seattle, Masahiro Omura, held a birthday celebration at his personal residence on Dec. 8 to celebrate the birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito, who officially turns 84 on Dec. 23.
State Sen. Karen Fraser was invited to offer a toast in front of the nearly 200 people who attended.
Fraser was once a board member of the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, and she led a Friendship Delegation to Japan in 2015.
Guests enjoyed a luncheon that included sushi, tempura, beef, and desserts with a Japanese flair.