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Former Pearl Harbor historian honored by Consul General of Japan

Daniel Martinez was honored on Thursday at the Consul General of Japan’s residence in Honolulu. Martinez was recognized for his contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Martinez, former chief historian of the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor National Memorial, dedicated himself to achieving balanced historical exhibits that encompass perspectives from both Japanese and American viewpoints, particularly focusing on the attack on Pearl Harbor.

By Jamm Aquino

July 30, 2024

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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, and Daniel Martinez, left, talk after Kodama’s presentation of the Imperial Decoration Conferment to Martinez on Thursday at the Consul General of Japan’s residence in Honolulu. Martinez was presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Martinez, former chief historian of the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor National Memorial, dedicated himself to achieving balanced historical exhibits that encompass perspectives from both Japanese and American viewpoints, particularly focusing on the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Daniel Martinez, left, is presented a lei by Yukako Asamura of the office of the Japan Consul General.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, and Daniel Martinez, left, talk after Kodama’s presentation.
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Daniel Martinez speaks during a ceremony at the Consul General of Japan’s residence.
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Daniel Martinez speaks during a ceremony at the Consul General of Japan’s residence.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, and Daniel Martinez, left, receive applause after the Imperial Decoration Conferment.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, and Daniel Martinez, left, receive applause after the Imperial Decoration Conferment.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, bows and shakes hands with Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, pins a medal to the lapel of Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, presents the Imperial Decoration Conferment to Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, presents the Imperial Decoration Conferment to Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, presents the Imperial Decoration Conferment to Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama bows before speaking.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, left, talks with Daniel Martinez.
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Japan Consul General Yoshinori Kodama, right, and Daniel Martinez, left, talk after Kodama’s presentation.
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