He traveled across Europe and Asia chronicling brave acts of the Nisei soldiers from World War II.

stated the 99-year-old Sugimoto.military and stationed in Korea.

court commissioner with the Los Angeles County Superior Court.including president of the Japanese Community Pioneer Center (2017-2022).JCCSC Treasurer Tomoko Omura presented Sugimoto with the award.

and social programs designed to preserve.Takehanas installation represents his fourth term as president since joining the chamber in 2004.

he was instrumental in creating a scholarship program for Waseda University graduates seeking masters and doctoral degrees.

senior vice presidents; Paul Abe.including organizational leadership.

GFBNEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates the public on the valor of Japanese American veterans of World War II and their contributions to democracy.I am honored to be joining Go For Broke National Education Center.

we are excited to have a permanent home and interactive space as we bring our story of democracy.I aim to embody the Go For Broke spirit of my great uncle-in-law.