Autumn 2016 Imperial Decoration
2016/11/2
The Government of Japan has announced that Garrett Kazuhiro Serikawa, resident of Kailua, Hawaii, will be presented the Autumn 2016 Imperial Decoration (Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Rays) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.
○ Garrett Kazuhiro Serikawa
Mr. Serikawa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 4th, 1932. He began his career as a CPA in a local accounting firm after graduating from the University of Hawaii, and from 1972 he has engaged in fostering economic exchange between Japan and the U.S. (Hawaii) as a board member of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC), serving as Chairman of the Board from 1996-1997. From 1995, he acted as Chairman of the JCCH, the Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii, during which he played a key role in preserving the history of the Japanese-American experience in Hawaii and providing a foundation of information for future generations.
Mr. Serikawa was selected to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Rays, in recognition of his contributions to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. (Hawaii).
○ Garrett Kazuhiro Serikawa
Mr. Serikawa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 4th, 1932. He began his career as a CPA in a local accounting firm after graduating from the University of Hawaii, and from 1972 he has engaged in fostering economic exchange between Japan and the U.S. (Hawaii) as a board member of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC), serving as Chairman of the Board from 1996-1997. From 1995, he acted as Chairman of the JCCH, the Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii, during which he played a key role in preserving the history of the Japanese-American experience in Hawaii and providing a foundation of information for future generations.
Mr. Serikawa was selected to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Rays, in recognition of his contributions to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. (Hawaii).