Beyond Reconciliation: Celebrate Japan-US Alliance and Honor Nisei Veterans of the Military Intelligence Service

Date: January 29, 2022

Time: 4:00 -5:30 pm PST

There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome!

During WWII, Japanese American Soldiers fought against Axis powers abroad and racial prejudice at home. 

Today, Japan and the US have progressed beyond reconciliation to become the closest of allies.  The Military Intelligence Service Nisei Linguists were of critical importance during WWII to the United States and the post war rebuilding of Japan.

Join us to honor the service and sacrifices of Nisei Veterans. We will also be featuring the award-winning film "Honor and Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story". As a Nisei soldier during WWII, Roy was a member of Merrill's Marauder's in Burma and served as member of the MIS in China toward the end of the war.  He is an honored NVC Member. 

Special Guest Speakers:

• Consul General Hisao Inagaki

Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle

• Peter Kelley, President

National Association of Japan-America Societies

• Colonel Yusuke Kawachi, Army Military Attaché

Embassy of Japan

• Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General

I Corps, US Army

• Rear Admiral Brad J. Collins, Commander

Navy Region Northwest, US Navy

• Shanti Shoji, Director of Programs

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA   

Service Members who have served in Japan - this is your chance to reconnect with the people and culture of Japan!