Join us as we honor outstanding supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. The Honorable Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of the Aichi Prefectural Goverment, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering cooperation and friendship between the two countries, specifically between Aichi Prefecture and the State of Texas. Mr. Shinsuke Takahashi, Chairman of the Board and Head of Government Relations for NEC Corporation of America, will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for his contributions to North Texas-Japan relations as President & CEO at NEC’s Irving headquarters from 2014 to 2018.

The Award Dinner features a cocktail reception, silent auction, and an exclusive Patrons’ Reception for sponsors and dignitaries, followed by dinner and the award program.

 

Silent Auction – Now Open!

Bidding open through 8:45 PM on Tuesday, May 10 with mobile bidding, you can bid with your smartphone – at the event, from home, or anywhere else.

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Sponsors

Platinum

 

Gold

Silver

Axxess
Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
Gulf States Toyota
KPMG LLP
Mitsui Bussan Logistics Inc.

Bronze

AT&T
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Cruise Housing Corporation
Ernst & Young LLP
Harwood International / The Samurai Collection
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Jones Day
McKinsey & Company
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation America, Inc.
NTT DATA Services
Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Sanden of America
SMU Tower Center, Sun & Star Japan and East Asia Program
Yamagata Foundation