December 13th 2020 O.A.

Fall 2020 Decorations

The Japanese government announced the recipients of Fall 2020 Decorations.

The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in LA awarded two persons for either contributing to the nation or society.
President of San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden, Dennis Yukio Otsuji and Lake Forest resident, Glenn Takeo Tanaka were awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.

Glenn Takeo Tanaka has been managing Tanaka Farm in Irvine for over 40 years. He has been producing high quality agricultural products and also
contributed to promoting friendly relations between Japan and the US.

He also actively held fundraisers for the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Tanaka Farm holds various events for the community.
One of them is “Hikari – A Festival of Lights” held right now.

Different illuminations are lit throughout their 30-acre farm.
Visitors can enjoy tractors, sugarcanes, and an enormous Christmas tree with holiday lights in their mile long drive.

Who awaits at the end is of course… Santa Claus!
About 600 cars came this day and enjoyed the holiday spirit.

Hikari – A Festival of Lights is a booked event and held until January 10th, 2021.