The Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) is proud to present its 110th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration at Angel Stadium, 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806, on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
JASSC, established as a membership organization in 1909 to build meaningful relationships between Japanese and Americans, will honor two individuals who have contributed greatly to promote people-to-people relations, friendship and understanding between Japan and America.
Mr. Shohei Ohtani is the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Rookie of the Year. He is also the sensational “Babe Ruth of Japan” pitcher and hitter for the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani will be honored with the JASSC’s Kokusai Shimin Sho “International Citizens Award” for his positive impact on Japanese and American youth, specifically for being a great role model. His first year in MLB as a two-way player inspired fans on both sides of the Pacific. Ohtani’s unprecedented performance during his 2018 rookie season attracted many Japanese tourists to visit Los Angeles and extended opportunities for the people of Japan and the U.S. to continue building on the strong bonds between the two countries.
This year marks Ohtani’s second season with the Angels. He returns as one of the league’s most feared designated hitters, while rehabilitating as a pitcher.
Highlights for the evening include a red carpet with baseball and Hollywood celebrities, dinner and entertainment. The event begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction and concludes with the honoring of Shohei Ohtani.
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