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Japan Imperial Decoration The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays conferred upon Mr. James Hada
The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver is pleased to announce that Mr. James HADA, former President of the Japan American Association of Colorado (JAAC), currently President of Amache Club, has been named as one of the recipients this year of the Japan Imperial Decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
Mr. Hada is a longtime leader within the Japanese American Association of Colorado and served as its president. He has been instrumental in the development of the Japanese American community. Especially, he has played a leading role in preservation efforts at the site of the former Granada War Relocation Center (Camp Amache) for many years. These include founding the Amache Club, in cooperation with Mr. John Hopper, also a recipient of this year's Consul General's Commendation.
Due to the efforts made by people like Mr. Hada, the US federal government recognized the Camp Amache site as historical landmark in 2006. The Consulate-General of Japan at Denver is honored to offer its sincere congratulations to Mr. Hada for this deserved recognition of his long service.