Message of Condolence from the Los Angeles Presidency, delivered by Irene Hirano Inouye
We are saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye, a prominent Japanese American leader and a beacon of hope for strengthening U.S.-Japan relations and preserving Japanese American history.
Ms. Hirano Inouye, the founding president of the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC), made significant contributions to the dialogue between the United States and Japan. Through her leadership, she established the USJC, an organisation dedicated to promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and leadership between the two nations through people-to-people connections.
In her role as the founding executive director of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), she played a crucial part in preserving and promoting the history and experiences of Japanese Americans. Her work helped educate the public about the community’s heritage and history, particularly around the injustices suffered during World War II, thus reinforcing identity and community pride.
Yuko Kaifu, the current President of our website Los Angeles, worked closely with Ms. Hirano Inouye during her tenure as the President of the USJC. Kaifu will strive to honor her legacy by ensuring the continuation of the close working relationship between our website and the USJC.
Kaifu will also continue to work towards the goals and objectives that Ms. Hirano Inouye established during her leadership at the USJC. She will remember Ms. Hirano Inouye's dedication, leadership, and impact on the U.S.-Japan relationship and Japanese American history.
Our website Los Angeles expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Ms. Hirano Inouye. We will remember her as a tireless advocate for the preservation of Japanese American history in the U.S., a mission that Kaifu is dedicated to upholding.
Ms. Hirano Inouye will be deeply missed by all who knew her and worked with her. Her legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship and preserve the history of Japanese Americans.
[Sources: 1, 2, 3]
[1] U.S.-Japan Council. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.usjapancouncil.org/about-us/
[2] Japanese American National Museum. (n.d.). Leadership. Retrieved from https://www.janm.org/about/leadership/
[3] Nikkei Asian Review. (2021, June 14). Irene Hirano Inouye, a pillar of U.S.-Japan relations, dies at 79. Retrieved from https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/US-Japan-Relations/Irene-Hirano-Inouye-a-pillar-of-U.S.-Japan-relations-dies-at-79
In her honor, our website Los Angeles will strive to maintain the dialogue between the United States and Japan, keeping the fresh memories of Ms. Hirano Inouye's contributions alive. Beyond U.S.-Japan relations, we will also continue her mission to preserve Japanese American history as a testament to her tireless efforts.
Moving forward, our general-news coverage may extend to include lifestyle and political discussions, reflecting Ms. Hirano Inouye's dedication to promoting mutual understanding between nations and cultures, as well as inspiring new generations to learn about their heritage.
