snacks and libations are on the menu.

Shirai carried out essential tasks to keep the consulate functioning.she was involved in hospitality-related duties for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during their 1994 Los Angeles visit.

furthering music education outreach.Gold and Silver Rays for contributing to the activities of Japanese overseas establishments.and the local Japanese American community.

a music school that has taught some 30.Shirai was awarded the Foreign Missions local employee Long-Term Service Award (17 years of service) in recognition of her many years of contributions and dedicated work at the consulate.

She continues to spend her days involved in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the U.

She served more than 35 years until her retirement on May 3.honoring the sacrifices of Japanese American veterans and all who gave their lives in service to the nation.

The service began promptly at 3 p.Boy Scout Bradley Uyematsu served as emcee.

Kazuo Masuda and recently departed comrades Bud Oba and James Yoshinaga.a student at Masuda Middle School.