On November 2nd, Lily Kozai and Jason James accepted the Governor’s Award for Community Service from the Governor of Yamanishi Prefecture, Kotaro Nagasaki.

The Cool Japan Center is proud to honor the OCO Club with the Governor’s,  Award for Community Service. This esteemed award recognizes the Club’s extraordinary contributions to giving back to the community, preserving Japanese American culture, and providing development opportunities for our youth.

The OCO Club has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to community engagement. Through a variety of initiatives, including cultural events and sports activities, such as taiko, undokai, bunkasai, Nikkei Games, natsu matsuri, and mochitsuki

taikai, the Club has enriched the lives of countless individuals and brought people together from diverse backgrounds. The OCO Club’s dedication to preserving Japanese culture and promoting intercultural understanding is truly commendable. Their efforts have not only benefited the local community but have also strengthened the ties between the United States and Japan.

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